"$99 a day" is one of the most searched phrases in truck hire, and for a local move a low daily rate can be great value. For an interstate move, though, the daily rate is only one part of what you will actually pay. Here is how to work out the real cost.
What a daily rate often leaves out. Before you compare, ask what the advertised daily rate includes. Common extras on truck hire are kilometre charges, insurance or damage cover, fees for returning the vehicle to a different city, and the cost of driving the truck back if one-way drop-off is not allowed. On a trip of hundreds or thousands of kilometres, these can add up to far more than the daily rate itself.
Count the days, too. An interstate move takes several days once you include loading, driving and unloading. Multiply the daily rate by the real number of days, then add the extras above, to get a fair comparison.
How a one-way package works. Bigg Boxx Rentals prices every one-way route as one flat, GST-inclusive package with hire days, kilometres and damage protection included. For example, Melbourne to Sydney includes 3 hire days and 1,000 km, and Adelaide to Melbourne includes 2 days and 900 km. You collect in one city, return at our depot in the other, and never drive back. Your exact price appears instantly when you book online.
What if you need more? Add extra days and extra kilometres during booking and the price updates instantly, still GST inclusive.
Cover and bond. Damage protection with a $6,500 excess is included, and excess reduction is available at checkout. A refundable security bond applies, explained clearly before you pay.
The fair comparison. Take the total price for your whole move — days, kilometres, cover, and any return or drop-off costs — and compare that against a one-way package. For a local move, a daily rate may win. For an interstate move, a package that already includes the kilometres and the one-way drop-off is often the simpler, more predictable choice.
Get your instant one-way price at biggboxx.com.au/one-way, or call 03 8560 7038. Bigg Boxx Rentals is proudly Australian owned and operated.
Frequently asked questions
Is $99 a day truck hire cheaper for an interstate move?
Not always. Add kilometre charges, cover, extra days and any return or drop-off costs to the daily rate, then compare the total against a one-way package.
What does a Bigg Boxx one-way package include?
Hire days, kilometres and damage protection with a $6,500 excess, in one flat GST-inclusive price, with one-way drop-off at the destination depot.
Can I add extra days or kilometres?
Yes, during booking. The price updates instantly and stays GST inclusive.
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