What happens if you don’t return the U-Haul on time?
U-Haul offers mobility solutions in the form of rental vehicles. They offer lease contracts for these vehicles based on the size of the vehicle and the distance you expect to drive. Of course, moving isn’t always easy, and you may find yourself returning your car late.
Fortunately, the folks at U-Haul realize that modifications are sometimes necessary. There are steps you can take to avoid late fees and other problems, including renewing your contract online. At worst, you may have to pay some fees for being late.
What happens if you don’t return the U-Haul on time?
If you don’t return the U-Haul on time, you will be charged a late fee based on how long you keep the truck within the specified time period. Vehicles are $40 per day and trailers and towing equipment are $20 per day.
Read on to see details about U-Haul late fees, as well as general information about returning your vehicle to U-Haul.
U-Haul Late Return Fee
If you agree to return your vehicle to U-Haul by 10:00 am on Thursday, you will still be charged for the extra day even if you return your vehicle at 10:01 am. These charges will also apply to any additional days added to your contract, even if it has not yet expired.
U-Haul late fees are as follows:
- U-Haul Truck – $40 per day
- U-Haul Trailer – $20 per day
- U-Haul towing device – $20 per day
It is important to plan your trip well in advance to ensure you return the truck to the designated pickup location in time. Failure to do so could result in other clients’ schedules being disrupted.
In some cases, U-Haul may give you a shorter grace period if you think your return will take longer than usual. Usually this is awarded in situations involving heavier than expected traffic or inclement weather.
For more information on U-Haul late fees and other questions, you can visit the Truck Rental FAQ page on uhaul.com.
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How late can I return to the U-Haul?
You can return the U-Haul at any time for an additional fee. However, if the return location does not hear from you within 48 hours of your scheduled return, they will report your truck as stolen.
You can technically keep the U-Haul for as long as you want, as long as you’re willing to pay for the extra days of owning the truck. U-Haul will even allow a small grace period for late deliveries due to things like traffic congestion or bad weather.
However, if the U-Haul drop-off location does not hear from you within 48 hours of your scheduled drop-off time, they will report the truck as stolen. To avoid legal trouble, be sure to contact your drop-off location and let them know you will be late.
Can you pick up and drop off U-Haul at different locations?
Most U-Haul contracts are for in-city rentals. This means you will generally pick up and drop off at the same location. However, there are also one-way contracts, which involve picking up goods at one location and unloading them at another.
You can pick up and drop off U-Haul at various locations. The details of your rental contract will be drawn up when you register your U-Haul rental. Both city rentals and one-way rentals are available.
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How to Extend U-Haul Rental Online
If you wish to add days to your U-Haul contract without calling a store, you can do so online from your U-Haul account page.
You can extend your U-Haul rental online by following these steps:
- Make sure you have your booking information on hand
- Navigate to Uhaul.com and log into your account
- Click on “Order Inquiry” and enter your information
- On the order details page, scroll down and click “Modify Order”
Remember that extending your U-Haul rental will incur the same fee as if you paid the extra days as a late fee. That means you pay $40 per day for the truck and $20 per day for the trailer and towing equipment.
You can also modify your U-Haul rental by calling your local U-Haul representative or by contacting your scheduled pickup location. For more information on modifying and canceling U-Haul orders, you can view this page on uhaul.com.
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final thoughts
U-Haul understands that sometimes your moves don’t go the way you expect. They have a policy of modifying or canceling U-Haul truck orders. Typically, there is a $40 per day fine for late return of trucks and $20 per day for trailers or towing equipment.
If you need to modify or cancel an order from U-Haul, you may do so by visiting uhaul.com or by contacting a representative by phone or in-store at any U-Haul location. Failure to contact U-Haul within 48 hours may result in the truck being reported lost.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask in the comments section.
