The Best Moving Discounts and Promotions

Why moveBuddha:

• On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before booking.
• When you choose a moveBuddha Certified mover, you get up to $1,000 in added move coverage, plus dedicated support throughout your move.
• If something goes wrong, moveBuddha provides dispute mediation with Certified movers to help resolve the issue and protect your move.

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• Discounts at a glance
• Major company discounts
• Discounts by group
• Membership discounts
• Supplies & storage deals
• Full-service vs. DIY
• Cheapest time to move
• Online deals & apps
• Savings tips that work
• Saving without a code
• What real movers got
• How to find discounts
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• FAQ

• Military: PODS gives military members 10% off initial delivery and the first month of storage on local moves, and 10% off storage, initial delivery, and transportation on long-distance moves. Mention the promo code when you get a PODS quote.
• Referral offer: You and a friend each get a $50 Amazon.com gift card after your friend’s container is delivered. Restrictions apply.
• Storage for three months or more: You get free initial delivery and return plus up to 15% off the monthly rate with a promo code.
• Storage for six months or more: You get free initial delivery, return, and one re-delivery plus up to 15% off the monthly rate with a promo code.
• Storage for 12 months or more: New orders get up to 25% off the monthly rate plus free initial delivery, return, and two re-deliveries.

Fine print: PODS storage offers apply in participating markets only and can’t be combined with other offers.

• Free storage with a one-way rental: U-Haul gives one month of free self-storage at participating locations when you rent a truck or trailer one way.
• Military: U-Haul doesn’t list a percentage military discount. Service members get the one month of free storage at their destination with an eligible one-way rental.
• Students: U-Haul’s Collegeboxes program offers up to 40% off student shipping, with no registration fee.
• Boxes: U-Haul buys back unused U-Haul boxes with a receipt, and its Customer Connect program lists free used boxes from other customers.

• Military: Active duty and veteran military members get 15% off with code MILITARY.
• Students: College students get 10% off all truck rentals.
• AAA and CAA: AAA members save 12% or more on truck rentals and moving supplies, and CAA members save 12% on local rentals.
• Limited-time offers: Check Penske’s discounts page for rotating one-way promo codes.

• Military: Military personnel traveling with orders get 20% off with code USMIO.
• Students: Students get 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves with code TRUKU.
• Police, fire, and EMT: First responders get 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves with code SERVICE.
• Union members: Union members get 20% off local and one-way rentals through Union Plus.
• Teachers: Budget has offered teachers 20% off local and 15% off one-way moves with code TEACH, but that code isn’t on Budget’s deals page as of October 2026, so confirm it before you book.

How to apply: Enter the code when you reserve a Budget truck online and bring verification, such as an ID or union card. Budget’s terms say an online discount can’t be combined with another discounted rate or promotion.

• U-Pack: Active duty military members get $100 off with code DITY10, and veterans get $50 off with code MIL50, when they get a U-Pack quote.
• 1-800-PACK-RAT: Active and retired military members get 10% off with code MILITARY10. Its current offers page also lists code SAVE25 for up to 25% off moving and storage, but offers can’t be combined.
• Collegeboxes by U-Haul: Collegeboxes offers students up to 40% off shipping, with no registration fee.

• Penske: Active duty members and veterans get 15% off with code MILITARY.
• PODS: Military members get up to 10% off. Mention the promo code when you order.
• Budget for military: Military personnel traveling with orders get 20% off with code USMIO.
• Budget for police, fire, and EMT: Budget Truck Rental gives first responders 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves, any day of the week, with code SERVICE.
• U-Pack and 1-800-PACK-RAT: U-Pack takes $100 off for active duty members and $50 off for veterans, and 1-800-PACK-RAT gives active and retired military 10% off.

Proof needed: Bring a military or service ID, a veteran card, or official documentation.

• Budget Truck Rental: Budget has offered teachers 20% off local and 15% off one-way moves with code TEACH. The code isn’t on Budget’s deals page as of October 2026, so ask before you book.
• Movers: Ask every mover you call. Some movers offer educator discounts they don’t advertise, as one Better Moves participant found (more on that below).

Tip: If the rep isn’t sure, ask a manager, since some locations offer teacher promos that others don’t.

• Penske: College students get 10% off all truck rentals, and renters ages 18 to 23 pay no underage surcharge.
• Budget Truck Rental: Students get 20% off local moves and 15% off one-way moves with code TRUKU.
• Collegeboxes: U-Haul’s student program offers up to 40% off shipping, which can help with college moves.

• Budget through AARP: AARP members get 20% off Budget truck rentals Sunday through Thursday and 10% off on Friday and Saturday.
• Van lines: Ask about senior pricing when you’re getting quotes, since some movers don’t publish it.
• AARP: Check the AARP member portal for moving and storage deals for senior moves.

• Budget Truck Rental: Union members get 20% off local and one-way rentals through Union Plus, using the code on the Union Plus page.
• Union Plus local movers: Union Plus members can take $50 off movers only (code UNION50) or $100 off movers plus a truck (code UNION100) on local moves booked through MovingPlace.
• Union Plus long-distance movers: Union Plus members get member pricing on interstate moving, packing, and storage from North American, plus waived peak-season rates. You have to book through the Union Plus moving portal, not North American’s own website.
• Other associations: Check your benefits or ask HR, since many employers and associations offer relocation deals.

• AAA with Penske: AAA members save 12% or more on Penske truck rentals and moving supplies.
• AAA with Atlas Van Lines: AAA members who book a state-to-state move with Atlas Van Lines get Full Value Protection of up to $100,000 at no extra charge, which Atlas says saves members $840 on average, plus 25% or more off temporary storage.
• AARP: AARP members get discounts on truck rentals, movers, and other moving services.
• AARP with Budget Truck Rental: AARP members get 20% off Budget truck rentals Sunday through Thursday and 10% off on Friday and Saturday.
• Credit unions and alumni groups: Many offer relocation perks, so call any group you belong to and ask.

How to access: Log in to your member portal or contact customer support for current codes and documentation requirements.

• PODS: PODS waives initial delivery and return fees when you store for three months or more, and takes up to 15% off the monthly rate, or up to 25% off for new orders of 12 months or more.
• U-Haul: U-Haul ships supply orders of $50 or more free within the contiguous U.S. and buys back unused U-Haul boxes with a receipt.
• Public Storage: Public Storage offers a $1 first month on select units where available, for new customers only, plus a $29 administrative fee.
• CubeSmart: CubeSmart advertises up to 40% off storage at select locations, so compare it with local chains before you sign.
• 1-800-PACK-RAT: 1-800-PACK-RAT’s code SAVE25 takes up to 25% off moving and storage.

Pro tip: Ask whether your mover offers storage and get it quoted before you book, even if you don’t expect to need it, since a delayed closing can leave you paying for storage on short notice. Compare options in our guide to the best moving container companies.

• Seasonal and bundled offers: Ask about free packing supplies, a month of storage, or off-peak pricing.
• Price matching: Some movers will match a comparable written quote from a competitor, as several Better Moves participants found.
• Negotiation room: Ask about unadvertised ways to lower your costs, such as a flexible delivery window or discounted materials.

• Published codes: Membership and group discounts are standard at truck rental companies, and most list their codes online.
• One discount at a time: Truck rental discounts usually don’t stack. Budget’s terms, for example, say an online discount can’t be combined with another discounted rate or promotion, so use the biggest one you qualify for.
• Book early: Reserving early gets you the best rates and availability during busy months.

Expert tip: moveBuddha founder Ryan Carrigan recommends a good regional mover for moves of about 200 to 500 miles and a national van line for long-distance and cross-country moves. If full service is out of budget, he points to moving containers, freight trailers, rental trucks, or labor-only help to load a truck or container. Compare your options in our guide to the best interstate moving companies.

• Avoid summer if you can: Summer is peak moving season. The U.S. Army notes that its own peak season for military moves starts in May and runs about three months. In moveBuddha’s Better Moves Project, Bethany moved from Oakland to Arlington, Virginia, with PODS in May 2022 and told us her quote “had been much less when I had explored moving in the winter.”
• Pick a midweek date: Weekend moving days fill up first, so a Tuesday or Wednesday move gives you more scheduling options and more room to ask for a better rate.
• Skip month-end dates: Leases tend to start and end around the first of the month, so dates in the middle of the month are usually easier to book.
• Book early either way: Getting quotes several weeks out gives you time to compare offers and ask about promotions before your preferred dates fill.

Pro tip: If your dates are flexible, ask each mover to quote two or three move dates and compare them. See our guide to the best time to move.

• Coupons.com: Coupons.com lists promo codes for truck rental companies like Budget Truck Rental, but check each code against the company’s own deals page before you count on it.
• Groupon: Groupon lists local moving deals, many advertised at up to 70% off, usually for a set number of hours with a crew and truck.

Expert tip: Moving brokers often pitch themselves as having the best pricing, and moveBuddha founder Ryan Carrigan’s advice is blunt: “Do not use a moving broker. There’s no reason to.” Before you buy any discounted moving deal, look up the company’s USDOT number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the Entity Type says carrier and the status is active, and check that the number belongs to the company named on your quote. See the problem with moving brokers.

• Negotiate: It never hurts to ask for a better rate or see if the movers will match another offer when you get a quote.
• Get add-on fees quoted up front: Long carry, stairs, shuttle, and parking permits can all add to the cost of your move. Most of these are legitimate charges rather than scams, so the way to avoid unexpected fees is to have the mover price each one before moving day, not to hunt for a deal that leaves them out.
• Bundle: Renting a truck or container, buying supplies, and booking storage from the same company often unlocks steeper discounts.
• Go hybrid: Pack and load yourself, then hire pros to transport your things, to lower the cost of your move without doing everything on your own. Packing yourself saves money, but have the movers pack TVs, art, antiques, and other fragile items, since mover-packed items typically come with higher liability coverage. The FMCSA warns that it can be harder to win a damage claim on boxes you packed yourself. If you aren’t fully packed when the crew arrives, the movers will finish the job and charge you for both the time and the materials.

Expert tip: moveBuddha founder Ryan Carrigan’s advice for getting a better price is to settle everything before the truck shows up: “It’s also much easier to negotiate beforehand versus on move day.” Tell your mover as your inventory changes, whether you’re adding boxes or selling a couch, so your quote stays accurate. See the legitimate ways movers can increase your final cost.

• Get at least three quotes: Quotes for the same move can vary widely, and a competing written quote gives you something concrete to negotiate with. On average, moveBuddha users save more than 30% by comparing movers before booking instead of taking the first quote they get. The moveBuddha Moving Cost Calculator shows instant price ranges and side-by-side real-time estimates, so you can spot an out-of-line quote before you ask a mover to match it.
• Move less stuff: Sell, donate, or toss what you don’t need before you get quotes. Fewer items means a smaller truck, fewer hours, or a lighter shipment. On a long-distance move priced by weight or volume, 10 more boxes or a couch can add a lot to your bill, so see our guide to decluttering for a move.
• Get boxes for free: Grocery stores, liquor stores, neighbors, and online marketplaces are all good sources of free boxes, and some movers hand them out too. Better Moves Project participant William got 20 gently used boxes free from his Allied agent for his April 2026 move from Gretna, Nebraska, to Timnath, Colorado. See our list of places to find free moving boxes.

• Get every quote in writing: A written quote is what you’ll show a competitor when you ask for a match, and it’s your record if the discount goes missing later.
• Ask what isn’t included: Joey’s after-hours fee and sales tax weren’t in his flat quote. Ask about taxes, late-hour fees, stairs, and long carries before you sign.
• Keep your inventory current: Melissa measured every box and updated her mover before moving day, and her final cost came in under her quote.
• Don’t let a deadline rush you: A same-day or end-of-month offer is fine if the mover checks out. Confirm its USDOT number and reviews before you take the deal.

1. Start four to eight weeks out: Shortlist movers, truck rental companies, and supply stores.
2. Check each company’s discount page: Note any current codes and their terms.
3. Compare coupon sites: Look at Coupons.com and Groupon for extra codes.
4. Ask about group, membership, and employer perks: Some deals aren’t published, so always ask.
5. Verify your eligibility: Gather your ID or proof of membership to show the company.
6. Apply codes carefully: If you’re booking by phone, mention the promo up front.
7. Use your best single offer: Most companies don’t let you combine discounts, so ask which one saves you the most.
8. Document everything: Save screenshots and confirmation emails.

• Military and first responders: Bring a service or veteran ID, or official documentation.
• Students: Bring a student ID, a .edu email address, or an enrollment letter.
• Seniors: Bring proof of age (the minimum age varies, often starting at 55) or your AARP card for AARP deals.
• Union and professional groups: Bring a current union card or proof of membership.
• AAA, AARP, credit unions, and alumni groups: Have your member number or portal login ready.