Making the decision to handle your own move will allow you to cut out the costs of removalists from your budget. To ensure you are still getting all the savings you can, choosing the right moving van hire service is vital to maximise the return on your expenditure.

When you move, doing-it-yourself, it is really important to know what size of moving van you are going to need. This is usually dependant on the amount of belongings you need to move.

Moving van hire companies have moving vehicles of all sizes to cater for most moves. You also need to keep in mind that the majority of these companies prefer to rent vehicles only to people 25 years or older.

They do make exceptions though, for those aged between 21 and 24 years, by charging a higher rental rate and insurance.

When you are looking at moving van rentals there are many things that you need to keep in mind. Cost of course, is a crucial part to be evaluated by any budget mover and moving van hire charges can vary quite a bit from one business to another.

It is worthwhile to get quotes from the companies that appeal most to you and then weigh up the details before deciding which moving van is going to best suit your moving day needs.

When you are looking for the right moving van hire, ask your friends, family and collegues, if they have previous experience hiring moving vehicles from reputable companies.

Many of these hire companies' suburban outlets potentially offer more competitive deals than the more corporate focused CBD outlets. Therefore it is benefical to ask around and compare quotes between the various type of outlets, as well as competing hire companies.

Also, mid-week is usually a good time to find discounted moving van rentals, as they will be significantly cheaper than weekend hire, where demand is at its peak.

Whether you have a licence to drive a manual vehicle can severly impact your chances of a driving a moving van. Majority are manual and most van hire services would only have very few with automatic transmission, so enquire as to their availability when searching.

When you have decided what moving van is right for you, be certain to read carefully the contract before signing so that you are aware of your liability and any fees and charges before the van is in your possession.

A thorough inspection of the vehicle is recommended before leaving to complete a condition report so there aren't any disagreements when the van is returned.

Moving house on your own can save you money, especially if you have the confidence to get behind the wheel of a moving van and handle the move on your own, or with the help of friends or family.