U-Haul Gas Calculator

U-Haul fuel economy drops fast as trucks get bigger. Real-world, loaded figures are roughly

Loading the truck, headwinds, hills, and city driving all lower these numbers, so treat them as a best case.

Gas cost = (trip miles ÷ truck MPG) × price per gallon. At a $3.50/gallon national average, a 50-mile local move in a 15' truck (10 MPG) burns about 5 gallons, or roughly $18. A 500-mile one-way move in a 26' truck (8 MPG) burns about 62 gallons — around $220 in fuel alone. Fuel is on top of your rental and mileage charges.

No. U-Haul rentals never include fuel. You pick the truck up with a set amount of gas and must return it at the same level, or U-Haul charges an EZ-Fuel fee plus roughly $4.50+ per gallon to refill it — far more than a gas station. Always refuel yourself before returning the truck.

Often not. Once you add the base rate, mileage fees, insurance, and gas, a DIY U-Haul can rival the cost of hiring a local mover who brings their own truck — with no driving, loading, or refueling on you. Post your move on Laborhutt to compare real quotes against your DIY estimate.