- U-Pack vs. PODS: Which Is Better for Your Move?
- U-Pack vs. PODS: which moving container is better for your move? The answer depends on a variety of factors. Fortunately, since U-Pack and PODS are two of the most trusted and well-known moving and storage container companies available, at least one of them will likely be a good fit for your move. Still not sure which moving container company to choose? Take a look at our U-Pack vs. PODS comparison below.
- ABF’s U-Pack ReloCubes
- How does U-Pack work: Once U-Pack drops the ReloCube off at the doorstep, you have up to three business days to load and unload the moving container. U-Pack will then deliver the moving container to its destination. According to U-Pack, the average transit time is two to five business days. It’s important to note that U-Pack ReloCubes and moving trailers are intended for long-distance moves – not local moves.
- Availability: Locations in all 50 U.S. states, Canada and Puerto Rico.
- Services: Long distance moving, door-to-door delivery, service center delivery, residential moving, military moving, student moving, cross country moving, senior moving, facility storage, packing and loading assistance.
- Container options: ReloCube moving containers come in one size. The company also offers a 28-foot trailer.
- Sizes: The inside of each ReloCube measures 70” x 82” x 93” and can hold up to 2,500 pounds – or roughly one full room of furniture and boxes. U-Pack provides an easy Moving Space Estimator tool to help customers figure out exactly how many ReloCubes they will need to order for their upcoming move.
- Payment flexibility: Not sure how many moving containers you’ll need for your move? U-Pack offers a particularly flexible way to pay for your moving container. Customers can reserve as many ReloCubes as they wish. However, they only have to pay for the number of moving containers they actually use. This means if you think your move will require three ReloCubes, but you only end up using two, you won’t have to pay for the unused moving container.
- Cost: Our research found that the cost to move 1,500 miles with one ReloCube was $2,547. The price to move with two ReloCubes was $3,821. The cost to move 1,500 miles with a U-Pack trailer was $3,478.
- Customer reviews: Overall, U-Pack has very positive customer reviews and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau rating. U-Pack has good customer service that’s available by phone, email and Facebook messaging.
- Advantages: ABF’s U-Pack ReloCubes have several advantages over other moving container companies: 1) U-Pack offers fast and flexible delivery options. 2) U-Pack doesn’t require that customers pay an upfront deposit on their moving containers. 3) U-Pack allows you to order as many ReloCubes as you want, but will charge you for the ReloCubes used. 4) U-Pack is available in all 50 U.S. states.
- Want to learn more about U-Pack, read our U-Pack review.
- How does PODS work: Once PODS drops the moving container off at the doorstep, you can take as much time as you need to load the container. PODS moving containers can be used for both local and long-distance moves. Similar to U-Pack, Moving Companies Denver in Buckinghamshire PODS moving containers are also steel-framed and weather-resistant. This means they can withstand rain, wind and other poor weather conditions.
- Availability: Locations in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the U.K.
- Services: Local moving, long-distance moving, cross country moving, door-to-door delivery, service center delivery, at-home storage, facility storage, boxes and moving supplies, packing and loading assistance, residential moving, and business moving.
- Container options: PODS offers three size moving containers: an 8-ft. container, a 12-ft. container and a 16-ft. container.
- Sizes: Unlike U-Pack, PODS has more than one size moving container. The company offers three sizes: an 8-ft. container capable of holding up to one full room of furniture; a 12 ft. container capable of holding two to three rooms of furniture; a 16 ft. container capable of holding three to four rooms of furniture. For large moves, the company recommends mixing and matching container sizes to fit your space moving service PODS