What is the Gas Mileage of a U-Haul Rental Truck?
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How much fuel will it take to move with a U-Haul® truck? Since fuel costs aren't included in the U-Haul® rental fee, it helps to know what gas mileage to expect from each size truck. Compared to most cars' average of 24.2 miles per gallon, moving trucks will get fewer MPG - but how much less? Learn what to expect for U-Haul fuel efficiency and U-Pack's® alternative for moving without a rental truck. U-Haul truck gas mileage  Most U-Haul trucks average 10 miles per gallon, but exact mileage will vary based on truck size, towing, driving style and the weight of your belongings. The chart below shows the average miles per gallon, the tank size and miles per fuel tank for each truck. Truck Size MPG Tank size Driving distance per tank 10-foot 12 31 372 15-,17-, and 22-foot 10 40 400 26-foot 10 60 600 Estimate the fuel cost for a move using this rental truck fuel calculator. What else might affect gas mileage in a U-Haul? U-Haul's estimated MPG are for empty trucks, so the more you load a truck, the less fuel efficient it can get. Elevation Driving in mountainous areas can reduce fuel economy because the truck must work harder to pull the load up hills.
