Planning Timeline
One Month Before
One Month Before
Two Weeks Before
The Day Before
Plan What To Pack
- Estimate how big a truck you'll need and reserve it. Determine the right truck size with Penske's Truck Wizard.
- Get boxes and packing supplies early. Save time and order moving supplies online now.
- Start your packing with out-of-season and non-essential items.
- Lighten your load. If you’re unsure you want something in your new home, donate unwanted items to charity or hold a garage sale before moving.
- Plan how your pet will travel and check out these tips for moving with pets.
Two Weeks Before
One Month Before
Two Weeks Before
The Day Before
The Four P's: Papers, Post Office, Providers and People
- Make copies of medical records, birth certificates, etc.
- Change address with the post office, banks, credit cards and magazines.
- Schedule your utilities to be turned off or transferred to your new home. If you are moving out of town, your current providers may not service your new area. Take time to research and compare providers.
- Secure moving day help. Ask friends and family to save the date; reserve sitters; contact Simple Moving Labor.
The Day Before
One Month Before
Two Weeks Before
The Day Before
Last-Minute Tasks
- Finish packing, taping and labeling boxes.
- Prepare major appliances and electronics for the move. Add a hand truck to your reservation to help you with the heavy lifting.
- Secure dresser drawers and appliance doors with rope and tape.
- Assemble a moving day kit, including directions, map, checkbook, credit cards, IDs, eyeglasses, sunglasses, prescription drugs, flashlight, phone charger, water, snacks, games for kids, and old and new house keys.
- Pick up your rental truck the day/evening before to save time on moving day.
- Clean your house or apartment.
For every day you rent, we're giving you a day on us. So if you reserve for two days, you will be charged for one. We know moving can be stressful. So relax and enjoy the day on us during these uncertain times. Read more
Penske’s Rent for a Day, Get a Second Day Free Special promotional discount applies only to the daily vehicle rental charges. All taxes, fees (including but not limited to vehicle use taxes), and surcharges (including but not limited to the Mileage Fee, Environmental Fee, Vehicle License Fee) are extra. Optional products such as supplemental insurance, Limited Damage Waiver (LDW), hand trucks, furniture pads, and dolly’s are extra. Fuel charges are extra. Promotional discount is valid only in the Contiguous United States. Customer must select the number of days for the rental and then the promotional discount is automatically applied at checkout. The promotional discount is available on household / personal local rentals only. The promotional discount is valid from 12:01AM ET, 10/1/2022 until 11:59PM ET, 11/11/2022; provided that the Customer must pick up the vehicle on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the promotional period. Limit of one use per Customer. Maximum of five (5) free day’s rental charges per Customer. This offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of reservation. Promotional discount may be combined with other coupons, offers, or discounts. This promotional discount is not redeemable for cash or cash equivalent. The promotional discount is not transferable and Penske reserves the right to change terms at any time in our sole discretion.