The complete guide to picking the right U-Haul for your Madison move — with exact loading times and what it costs to have 608 Movers load it for you at $170/hr.
No guessing. No overpaying for a truck you don't need.
Click any truck to see what fits, how long it takes to load, and what 608 Movers charges to do it for you.
Studio / Small 1-BR
1–2 rooms
1–2 rooms · Smallest available · great for minimal loads
What Fits Inside
Load Time
1–1.5 hrs
Loading Cost
$170–$255
@ $170/hr · 2 movers · no travel fee in Dane County
If your studio has more than 2 pieces of furniture, go 15ft.
1–2 BR Apartment
2–3 rooms
2–3 rooms · Most popular size in Madison
What Fits Inside
Load Time
1.5–2.5 hrs
Loading Cost
$255–$425
@ $170/hr · 2 movers · no travel fee in Dane County
Most 1-bedroom Madison apartments fit perfectly in a 15ft truck.
2–3 BR Apartment / Small House
3–5 rooms
3–5 rooms · Standard for most Madison 2BR moves
What Fits Inside
Load Time
2–3.5 hrs
Loading Cost
$340–$595
@ $170/hr · 2 movers · no travel fee in Dane County
The 20ft is the sweet spot for 2-bedroom Madison apartments.
3–4+ BR House
5–8 rooms
5–8 rooms · Largest U-Haul available · consider 3 movers
What Fits Inside
Load Time
3–5 hrs
Loading Cost
$510–$850
@ $170/hr · 2 movers · no travel fee in Dane County
For 3+ bedrooms, consider our flat-rate full-service option instead.
Don't want to drive a big truck? Consider one of these alternatives — sometimes they're cheaper than renting + loading.
Any size · flexible schedule
They deliver, you load, they move it. We load PODS containers at $170/hr — efficient packing for long-haul transport.
Learn MoreBetween moves · staging
Moving into or out of a storage unit? We'll load or unload it at our standard $170/hr rate. Fast, efficient, no wasted trips.
Learn MoreSkip the truck rental entirely
We bring the truck, crew, blankets, and dollies. Flat-rate pricing from $249 — often cheaper than renting + loading yourself.
Learn MoreA 15ft U-Haul is the standard recommendation for most Madison 1-bedroom apartments. If you have minimal furniture (just a bed and a few items), a 10ft works. The 15ft fits a full 1BR with king bed, couch, dresser, dining table, and 20–30 boxes. Loading takes 1.5–2.5 hours at $170/hr ($255–$425).
A 20ft U-Haul is ideal for most 2-bedroom Madison apartments. It holds up to 6 rooms of furniture. If you have a lot of furniture or oversized pieces, step up to a 26ft. Loading a 20ft takes 2–3.5 hours at $170/hr ($340–$595) with 608 Movers.
Always size up if you're unsure. A truck that's too small means a second trip — which costs far more in time and rental fees than just getting the bigger truck. The extra cost is usually $20–$40/day, but the time saved is worth much more.
For small moves (studio or 1BR), hiring labor-only at $170/hr while renting the truck yourself can save $50–$100 versus full-service. For 2BR+ moves, full-service flat-rate often wins — our rates start at $399 for 2BR, and you don't have to drive the truck or deal with the rental.
Our standard labor-only service covers loading and unloading — you drive the rental truck. For a complete move where we handle everything including the truck, ask about our flat-rate full-service moving starting at $249.
608 Movers loads any U-Haul, PODS, or rental truck in Madison WI at $170/hr. No travel fees in Dane County.
