Many people decide that renting moving blankets is going to be a better decision than buying them. Unless you are someone who moves frequently, this is probably a better decision for you. You can find moving blankets to rent at local moving companies such as U-Haul or Budget.
Chances are you will be there for other supplies such as moving boxes, moving dollies, moving pads or even a rental truck.
You should know about the different types of moving blankets so you rent the ones that best suit your needs. Make sure you read our guide for a full understanding. Remember that each company and manufacturer’s moving blankets will differ in size and quality so you should ask to check them out before you spend any money.
The rental company should have no qualms about you being able to examine the moving blankets first to make sure they are going to be in the condition that you expect. You don’t want to rent moving blankets that are past their prime and not be able to do the job that you need.
If you are going to be moving fragile items such as antiques, glass, mirrors, then the thickest moving blanket you can get would be your best bet. If you are going to be moving large furniture like couches or beds, then the lowest quality should work.
Most moving companies will let you rent multiple types so you don’t have to spend a lot of money getting the highest quality for everything you plan on moving.
Many places will require a deposit on the moving blankets. It varies from place to place. The usual price will be either a fixed amount (such as $100) to a percentage of the amount it will cost.
So if you plan on renting five blankets for a total of $50 you might only have to put 50% down which would be around $25. Renting moving blankets works the same way as other equipment in that they give you a set date to return them on or before and penalties will start to add up if you don’t comply.