Moving can be between any two places, interstate or intrastate, cross-country or within the same city. Whatever the distance, moving requires good planning. Since moving is a costly process, it is good to try and find options to try and the reduce expenditure.
One sound option is rental moving boxes. Many moving companies specialize in renting moving boxes. People rent the moving boxes, return them and pay a rental fee for the duration they had the boxes.
Rental moving boxes come under two categories: new and used. The prices vary for the two. The used rental boxes are in good condition. In the event that they are not reusable condition when you return them, the actual cost of the moving boxes will be borne by the borrower. There are many moving companies which specialize in renting moving boxes.
Here is an example of an approximate rate for renting new or used moving boxes:
1.5 Small moving box (new) -The rental is $0.80 each and the deposit is $0.99 each.
3.0 Medium moving box (new) - The rental is $1.20 each and the deposit is $1.49 each.
4.5 Large moving box (new) - The rental is $1.60 each and the deposit is $1.99 each.
Wardrobe moving box with dimensions 20"x19.75"x45" (new) – The rental is $5.00 each and the deposit is $5.59 each.
Total Package Cost (for new Boxes): $140.80 (50), $281.60 (100). Used boxes are about 25% less.
A rental refund (for boxes returned within 30 Days): $77.80 (50), $155.60 (100). The net rental cost after refund would be: $63.00 (50), $126.00 (100).
Renting moving boxes is a very sound and sensible option. Not only are they economical but renting moving boxes is environmentally-friendly and an ecologically safe.
