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The Daily Insight

u haul mexico

Author

Andrew Mckinney

Published Apr 05, 2026

For Mexico: At this time, U-Haul does not have locations in Mexico and our equipment is not permitted to cross the U.S./Mexico border.

Can I rent a truck to move to Mexico?

The answer is absolutely YES! Many U.S. car rental companies are totally unfamiliar with this scenario, especially the further you are away from the border. There a few companies, typically in the border states that do allow their vehicles to travel into Mexico with the proper Mexican insurance.

Is it cheaper to rent a U-Haul trailer one way or round trip?

For longer moves, one-way truck rental is probably cheaper than round-trip. For example, to rent a 20-foot Uhaul truck to move from Chicago to Indianapolis would cost $269, according to U-Haul’s online estimate. That includes 2 days of rental and up to 221 miles.

Can I drive a U-Haul truck to Mexico?

Can I drive a U-Haul truck across the U.S./Canadian border? Yes, you are permitted to cross the U.S./Canadian border during a move. You will be subject to any laws and regulations governing the border.

Can I cross the border with U-Haul?

Yes, you can cross the US border with a Uhaul trailer. Uhaul has stores in the US and Canada which makes it possible for a Uhaul trailer to cross the borders of these countries.

Can I take a Budget truck to Mexico?

You need to rent the vehicle through a corporate account, and it must be returned in the U.S. (no one-way rentals into Mexico are permitted).

Can I take a Penske truck to Mexico?

Penske will rent a 26′ moving truck (Non-CDL) to you for rather cheap. Penkse will not rent into Mexico. According to some phone calls we made, Rent4Le$$ will rent trucks into Mexico.

How can I move my furniture to Mexico?

How to Import Your Personal Goods to Mexico
In all cases, you need to apply for a Menaje de Casa (an inventory of household goods) which is applied for and granted through Mexican Consulates abroad.You must apply for your Menaje de Casa at a Mexican Consulate abroad.

Why are so many U hauls from Arizona?

Originally Answered: Why does U-Haul have Arizona registration? Their corporate office is in Phoenix and thus their fleet license plates are from Arizona.

What size ball is on a U-Haul truck?

All U-Haul trailers can be towed using either a 1-7/8″ or 2″ ball. The only thing you need to pay attention to is weight capacity. Smaller options such as the 4×7 Utility Trailer only require a 2,000 pound rated hitchball.

Does U-Haul provide hitch ball?

U-Haul offers the industry standard 1-1/4″, 2″ and 2-1/2″ hitch receivers and ball mounts.

Is it cheaper to return a U-Haul to the same location?

Although U-Haul offers the option of returning the truck near your destination, it’s often cheaper to take it back to its original rental location. If you’re moving somewhere nearby and willing to make a round-trip journey rather than a one-way, you could save hundreds.

Can you take furniture to Tijuana?

No matter if you use a shipping company or drive the items into Mexico yourself, importing your furniture and household goods require a household goods certificate. This includes furniture, linen, books, clothes, artwork, and anything you plan to move to your new home.

Can I rent a car in the US and drive to Mexico?

Yes, it is possible to rent a car in the U.S. and drive it into Mexico at select Avis locations. To do so, you must be a U.S. resident and have a corporate AWD (Avis discount number). Avis does not allow customers to pick up a car in the United States and return it in Mexico.

What happens if you don’t return a U-Haul?

The company says it doesn’t have any late fees for truck rentals—but it will charge you for returning the truck late. How much? An entire day’s rental. So if you agreed to return your $40 truck by 10 a.m. on Thursday, you’re technically responsible for another $40 at 10:01 a.m.