Renting a U-Haul or Home Depot truck to move one item in Windsor?
To move one couch, mattress, or appliance in Windsor, BulkLift delivers it the same day from $25 with a driver who does the lifting, and the price is guaranteed before you pay. A rental truck can be cheaper in cash for a quick trip, but you add fuel, insurance, a deposit, a helper, and the time to pick it up and bring it back. Here is the honest comparison.
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What does each option cost for one sofa?
Example: a sofa from a store to a home 8 km away in Windsor. For U-Haul we count about 21 km driven: rental location to the store, the store to your home, and back to return the truck.
| Home Depot truck | U-Haul (in-town) | BulkLift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price for the example trip | $24.95 if back within 90 min; $39.95 at 2 hours | From $40.74 ($19.95 + 21 km × $0.99) | $55, guaranteed upfront |
| Fuel | You refill it (receipt required) | You refill it | Included |
| Insurance | Your own non-owned-vehicle liability cover | Optional coverage at extra cost | Insured drivers; damage protection up to $250 |
| Deposit / age | $500 card deposit; age 21+ | Card and licence at pickup | None; card authorized, charged when a driver accepts |
| Who lifts it | You and a helper | You and a helper | The driver; two-person help +$30 |
| Your time | Pickup, load, drive, unload, return | Pickup, load, drive, unload, return | About 30 seconds to book |
Home Depot: posted Canadian rates on homedepot.ca ($24.95 first 90 min, $7.50 per extra 15 min, $99.95 for 4 hours, unlimited km), checked 2026-09-24; confirm with your Windsor store. U-Haul: published Ontario in-town starting rate ($19.95/day + $0.99/km); actual rates vary by location and date, so get a Windsor quote. Rental figures exclude fuel, taxes, and optional coverage. BulkLift figure is the Tier 2 fare for 8 km before optional load assistance and any surge.
When is renting a truck the better choice?
- You’re moving a whole room or apartment — many items, one trip.
- It’s lumber, drywall, or other construction material. We don’t carry those.
- It’s longer than about 8 ft or heavier than about 500 lb.
- You already have a helper, your own non-owned-vehicle insurance, and an hour or two to spare.
When is BulkLift the better choice?
- It’s one or two bulky pieces: a sofa, a mattress, a dresser, a TV, or an appliance.
- You don’t want to lift it, or you don’t have someone to help.
- You’d rather not leave a deposit, arrange insurance, or refill and return a truck.
- You bought it on Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji and don’t want to go to the seller yourself.
BulkLift prices: a TV from $25, a mattress, sofa, or table from $55, a heavy appliance from $110. Distance sets the rest, and your card is only charged once a driver accepts.
Questions
- Is it cheaper to rent a truck or get delivery for one item in Windsor?
- In cash, a short rental is usually cheaper: The Home Depot's posted rate is $24.95 for the first 90 minutes. What delivery saves is everything else: the extra $7.50 for each 15 minutes past 90, fuel, your own insurance for a non-owned vehicle, a $500 deposit, finding a helper to lift, and the time to pick up and return the truck. BulkLift delivers a sofa or mattress from $55, with the price guaranteed before you pay.
- Do I need insurance to rent a Home Depot truck?
- Yes. The Home Depot doesn't sell rental coverage, so you need your own liability insurance that covers driving a non-owned vehicle. You must also be at least 21, have a valid licence, and leave a $500 credit-card deposit.
- How much does a U-Haul cost for a local move of one item?
- U-Haul in-town rentals are priced as a daily rate plus a per-kilometre charge, which varies by location and date. Published Ontario rates start from $19.95 a day plus $0.99/km, before fuel, taxes, and optional coverage. Get a Windsor quote from U-Haul for your date.
Getting it home from a store?
BulkLift is independent and not affiliated with U-Haul or The Home Depot; their names identify the services compared and are trademarks of their respective owners. Rates last checked: