# U-Haul Truck Rental Quotes \[$10/1K💰] | Rates | Fees (`ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes`) Actor

Get live U-Haul truck and van quotes for any route and date: one-way and in-town rates, fees, included miles and days, extra-mile rates, availability and truck specs.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes.md
- **Developed by:** [Ahmed Jasarevic](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $8.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## U-Haul Truck Rental Quotes & Availability

Get live U-Haul truck and cargo van rental quotes for any route and date — in-town or one-way — with per-vehicle rates, fees, included days and miles, extra-mile and extra-day rates, availability and truck specs.

This Apify Actor uses U-Haul's own search flow (HTTP only, no browser) and reads the server-rendered `DataJson` quote payload from `uhaul.com` — the same data U-Haul uses to render its quote page. That makes it far faster than browser-based scrapers. A US proxy is required because U-Haul blocks many datacenter and non-US IPs; Apify Proxy with `apifyProxyCountry: "US"` is the default.

### Compare & Track Moving Costs

- **Moving cost comparison** — quote the same route across every truck size to pick the cheapest option.
- **One-way move budgeting** — get the flat trip rate, included days and miles, and the cost of going over.
- **In-town rental pricing** — pull the daily base rate plus the per-mile charge for local moves.
- **Route price monitoring** — schedule runs and compare rows over time to catch rate drops before booking or track a market.
- **Fleet and availability research** — see every vehicle U-Haul lists for a route, including ones marked "not available".

### How It Works

![How the U-Haul Scraper works: route and date inputs become vehicle quote rows with rates, fees, included miles and availability.](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/oeuA0kLOyhbRM4fzt/records/how-it-works-uhaul-rental-quotes)

The Actor builds in-town or one-way routes from ZIP codes, cities or a U-Haul search URL, then calls the rates endpoint through a required US proxy. It reads the server-rendered `DataJson` payload and processes routes in parallel.

Each row covers one vehicle per route with base rate, fees, total including fees, included days and miles, extra-day and extra-mile rates, availability, discounts and specs. A summary record is saved to the key-value store.

1. The route is built from `pickupLocation`, optional `dropoffLocation` and `pickupDate`, or read from a `searchUrl` query string.
2. The Actor calls U-Haul's rates endpoint (`/Reservations/RatesTrucks/`) using a US proxy.
3. It reads the server-rendered `DataJson` payload containing the quoted vehicles.
4. Each vehicle becomes one dataset row with rate, fees, included days/miles, extra rates, availability and specs.
5. A `SUMMARY` record with route and quote counts is saved to the default key-value store.

Routes are processed in parallel, so a batch finishes in roughly the time of its slowest few routes rather than the sum of all routes.

### Input Parameters

| Field | Type | Required | Default | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `searchUrl` | string | No | — | A uhaul.com URL containing the route in its query string. Used when `pickupLocation` is empty. |
| `pickupLocation` | string | No | — | ZIP code, city/state, or address. |
| `dropoffLocation` | string | No | — | Empty = in-town rental. Set for one-way. |
| `pickupDate` | string | No | — | `MM/DD/YYYY` or `YYYY-MM-DD`. Defaults to 7 days from today. |
| `routes` | array | No | — | Additional routes, one per entry: `pickup\|dropoff\|date`, or a full uhaul.com search URL. Dropoff and date are optional. |
| `includeUnavailable` | boolean | No | `true` | Include vehicles U-Haul marks unavailable. |
| `maxItems` | integer | No | `100` | Maximum quote rows to save. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | No | Apify Proxy, US | Apify Proxy config (`useApifyProxy`, `apifyProxyCountry: "US"`). |

If `pickupLocation` is empty, the Actor uses `searchUrl`. When both are filled, `pickupLocation` / `dropoffLocation` / `pickupDate` take precedence. U-Haul typically accepts pickup dates up to about 11 months ahead.

### Output Fields

One dataset item per vehicle per route:

`tripType` (`in_town` or `one_way`), `pickupLocation`, `dropoffLocation`, `pickupDate`, `pickupDateUS`, `originCity`, `originState`, `originMco`, `destinationCity`, `destinationState`, `destinationMco`, `vehicleCode`, `vehicleName`, `vehicleDescription`, `capacity`, `isAvailable`, `availabilityText`, `rate`, `rateType`, `rateIncludingFees`, `feesTotal`, `fees`, `mileageRate`, `weekendMileageRate`, `extraDayRate`, `extraMileRate`, `includedDays`, `includedMiles`, `allowedDays`, `allowedMiles`, `expectedArrivalDate`, `hasDiscount`, `discountDescription`, `rateBeforeDiscount`, `savings`, `bestRate`, `specs`, `specsRaw`, `sourceUrl`, `sourceTitle`, `fetchedAt`.

Note: `rate` is the base vehicle rate — a **daily** rate plus per-mile charges for in-town rentals, or the **trip total** for one-way rentals. `rateIncludingFees` adds listed mandatory fees but not taxes.

### Example Input

In-town rental:

```json
{
  "pickupLocation": "78701",
  "pickupDate": "2026-11-10"
}
```

One-way move:

```json
{
  "pickupLocation": "78701",
  "dropoffLocation": "75201",
  "pickupDate": "2026-11-10"
}
```

Batch of routes:

```json
{
  "pickupLocation": "78701",
  "pickupDate": "2026-11-10",
  "routes": [
    "78701|75201|2026-11-10",
    "78701|77001|2026-11-10",
    "10001||2026-11-10"
  ]
}
```

### Example Output

```json
{
  "tripType": "one_way",
  "pickupLocation": "78701",
  "dropoffLocation": "75201",
  "pickupDate": "2026-11-10",
  "pickupDateUS": "11/10/2026",
  "originCity": "Austin",
  "originState": "TX",
  "originMco": "737",
  "destinationCity": "Dallas",
  "destinationState": "TX",
  "destinationMco": "733",
  "vehicleCode": "TM",
  "vehicleName": "10' Truck",
  "capacity": "Studio to 1 Bedroom Apt.",
  "isAvailable": true,
  "rate": 468,
  "rateIncludingFees": 473,
  "extraDayRate": 40,
  "extraMileRate": 1,
  "allowedDays": 3,
  "allowedMiles": 450,
  "hasDiscount": true,
  "rateBeforeDiscount": 520,
  "discountDescription": "10% Instant Online Savings",
  "expectedArrivalDate": "2026-11-13",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/",
  "fetchedAt": "2026-10-20T12:00:00.000Z"
}
```

The dataset ships with three views — **Overview**, **Pricing details** and **Vehicle specs** — and a `SUMMARY` key-value record with route/quote counts. Dataset views are also available through the API, e.g. `.../items?view=pricing`.

### Automate Moving-Cost Monitoring With Schedules & Webhooks

- **Schedule daily or weekly runs** for the routes and dates you care about, keep the dataset, and compare rows over time.
- **Send results to Google Sheets, Zapier, Make or your own webhook** to build a pricing dashboard or trigger alerts on rate drops.
- **Read the dataset via the Apify REST API** to power a moving-cost calculator or market tool.
- Quotes are never cached or smoothed, so every scheduled run reflects the live price at that moment.

### Related Actors

- [U-Haul Truck Rental Quotes (alternative)](https://apify.com/aitorsm/uhaul-truck-rental-quotes) — an alternative U-Haul quote actor covering the same routes.
- [Cars.com Scraper](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/cars-com-scraper) — US vehicle listings to complement moving and transport research.
- [Autotrader Scraper](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/autotrader-scraper) — car and truck listings with prices and specs.
- [Boat Trader Scraper](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/boattrader-scraper) — marine listings for transport and relocation research.
- [Google Flights Scraper](https://apify.com/ahmed_jasarevic/google-flights-scraper) — compare travel costs alongside a move.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Why use this Actor instead of the official U-Haul API?

U-Haul does not publish a public developer API or portal — there is no documented REST or GraphQL API for third-party developers. This Actor reads the same `DataJson` payload U-Haul embeds in its rates page, so you get the site's own quote numbers programmatically.

#### What are alternatives to scraping U-Haul?

Alternatives include manually checking the uhaul.com quote page, or calling an unofficial maintained API wrapper. This Actor runs U-Haul's own search flow over plain HTTP, batches many routes in one run, and returns structured rows plus a summary.

#### Can I get both one-way and in-town prices?

Yes. Leave `dropoffLocation` empty for an in-town rental (daily base rate plus `mileageRate` per mile), or set it for a one-way move (flat trip total with `allowedDays` / `allowedMiles` included).

#### How current are the prices?

Prices are live and move during the day — U-Haul prices by demand and local inventory. Every row carries `fetchedAt`, and a stale price would be a wrong price, so quotes are never cached. Treat quotes as valid for that moment only.

#### Do I need a proxy?

Yes, a US proxy is required — U-Haul blocks many datacenter and non-US IPs. Apify Proxy with `apifyProxyCountry: "US"` is the default.

#### Are these reservations?

No. Quotes are not reservations, and availability and prices can change. U-Haul typically accepts pickup dates up to about 11 months ahead.

### For AI Agents & LLM Apps

Purpose: return live U-Haul truck and van quotes for one or many routes, one row per vehicle.

Minimal working input:

```json
{ "pickupLocation": "78701", "dropoffLocation": "75201", "pickupDate": "2026-11-10" }
```

In-town variant (omit dropoff):

```json
{ "pickupLocation": "78701", "pickupDate": "2026-11-10" }
```

Output fields: `tripType, pickupLocation, dropoffLocation, pickupDate, originCity, originState, destinationCity, destinationState, vehicleCode, vehicleName, capacity, isAvailable, rate, rateIncludingFees, mileageRate, extraDayRate, extraMileRate, allowedDays, allowedMiles, expectedArrivalDate, hasDiscount, rateBeforeDiscount, savings, fetchedAt`.

Behaviors an agent should know:

- `pickupLocation` / `dropoffLocation` / `pickupDate` **take precedence over** `searchUrl` when both are set; `searchUrl` is used only when `pickupLocation` is empty.
- `pickupDate` defaults to **7 days from today** if unset; `maxItems` defaults to **100**.
- `includeUnavailable` defaults to `true`, so rows with `isAvailable: false` and null prices are included unless disabled.
- Entries in `routes` are additional to the main route; duplicates are removed and routes are processed in parallel.
- A route with every vehicle unavailable still returns rows; the run fails only when no route could be quoted.
- Requires a US proxy (default Apify Proxy, US).
- Billing: pay-per-event — each `result` row is $0.01, plus a symbolic $0.00005 Actor-start event.

### Legal & Compliance Disclaimer

This is an independent Actor and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by U-Haul. It accesses only U-Haul's publicly available rates page and the `DataJson` payload it embeds — no login, account or reservation is required, and no access controls are used. Quotes are informational and are not reservations; availability and prices can change at any time. Users are responsible for complying with U-Haul's Terms of Service, robots directives and any other applicable law when using the data.

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# Actor input Schema

## `searchUrl` (type: `string`):

Optional. Paste a uhaul.com URL that contains the route in its query string. Used when pickupLocation is empty. Supported parameters: PickupLocation (also pickup, from, origin), DropoffLocation (also dropoff, to, destination) and PickupDate (also date). If PickupDate is omitted, the date 7 days from today is used.

## `pickupLocation` (type: `string`):

ZIP code, city and state, or address where the truck is picked up. Example: 78701 or Austin, TX. When filled, it takes precedence over searchUrl.

## `dropoffLocation` (type: `string`):

Optional. Leave empty for an in-town rental. Set a ZIP code, city, or address for a one-way rental. Example: 75201.

## `pickupDate` (type: `string`):

Pickup date in MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD format. Leave empty to use the date 7 days from today. U-Haul accepts dates up to about 11 months ahead.

## `routes` (type: `array`):

Optional list of additional routes, processed in parallel. One route per line: pickupLocation|dropoffLocation|pickupDate. Dropoff and date are optional. A line can also be a full uhaul.com search URL. Examples: 78701, 78701|75201, 78701|75201|2026-11-10, 78701||2026-11-10, https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/?pickup=78701\&date=2026-11-10.

## `includeUnavailable` (type: `boolean`):

Include vehicles that U-Haul marks as unavailable for the requested route.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of quote rows to save in the dataset. Routes are scraped in parallel; any routes that cannot contribute more rows are skipped.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

U-Haul blocks many datacenter and non-US IPs. Keep Apify Proxy enabled with a US location, or provide your own US proxy.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchUrl": "https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/?PickupLocation=78701&DropoffLocation=75201",
  "routes": [
    "78701|77001",
    "10001",
    "90012|94103",
    "33101|32801"
  ],
  "includeUnavailable": true,
  "maxItems": 100,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `quotes` (type: `string`):

Default dataset with one item per vehicle per route. Includes rates, fees, availability, mileage terms and vehicle specs.

## `summary` (type: `string`):

Route counts, quote counts, timing and failures for this run.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchUrl": "https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/?PickupLocation=78701&DropoffLocation=75201",
    "routes": [
        "78701|77001",
        "10001",
        "90012|94103",
        "33101|32801"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchUrl": "https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/?PickupLocation=78701&DropoffLocation=75201",
    "routes": [
        "78701|77001",
        "10001",
        "90012|94103",
        "33101|32801",
    ],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchUrl": "https://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/RatesTrucks/?PickupLocation=78701&DropoffLocation=75201",
  "routes": [
    "78701|77001",
    "10001",
    "90012|94103",
    "33101|32801"
  ]
}' |
apify call ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,ahmed_jasarevic/uhaul-rental-quotes"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/XPl9M9CAJkb5Zm5lE/builds/wi2rA6D7rrGdIccbj/openapi.json