Should I rent or buy moving boxes?

Is it worth buying moving boxes for an upcoming move? Or is it better to rent the moving boxes? Renting moving boxes at least sounds practical, because afterwards you don’t have the problem of the moving boxes you bought getting in the way.

You can find out the advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying moving boxes here.

Renting moving boxes – is it worth it?

This depends on what type of moving boxes you want. There are classic boxes made of cardboard, but also models made of plastic that offer a little more stability . There are now a whole range of providers who offer moving boxes for rent.

How much does it cost to rent moving boxes?

The rent for the moving boxes depends on several factors :

• Size
• Materials
• Duration of the rental
• Collection or delivery of the boxes 

There is usually a discount for renting for several days.

Buy moving boxes

Of course you can also buy your moving boxes . Either you find used boxes somewhere or you use new ones. Either way, you can resell the boxes you purchased immediately after use, because there is always a need.

Another option is to use a buyback service for your moving boxes , which is often offered by shipping companies and moving service companies. It is therefore clear from the outset that the boxes will be bought back after use. The prices for this are affordable.

Plastic moving boxes

Plastic moving boxes are a good alternative to traditional cardboard models . They are usually more stable and insensitive to moisture. They are also sustainable because they are much more durable and long-lasting than cardboard boxes.

What is the better solution – rent or buy moving boxes?

There is no general answer to that. It really depends on which model you prefer and whether you want to get rid of the boxes straight away or not . But it also depends on whether you clear out your moving boxes immediately after the move or whether you need a little more time. A moving checklist can help with planning.

The following advantages and disadvantages apply to buying new:

• many providers and variants
• high hygiene factor
• The boxes can also be used to store household items
• can be easily resold
• more expensive to purchase
• need to be stored somewhere after the move
• worse environmental balance 

There are the following pros and cons for buying used moving boxes:

• used boxes can be unstable
• If the boxes have to be sent, the price will increase
• lower hygiene factor
• there is a wide selection
• the purchase is cheap
• must be resold, stored or disposed of after the move 

For plastic models:

• easy to stack and store
• very hygienic because it can be wiped clean
• good stability
• good environmental balance as it is durable 

What speaks for or against the rent?

• You don’t have to worry about where to store the boxes afterwards
• the price is cheaper than buying it
• environmentally friendly option
• You have the choice between different models
• You don’t have endless time to clear out the boxes 

Take advantage of the moving service including moving boxes

If you use a moving company , you will also benefit from moving boxes , which are offered in different versions. We have the right moving boxes for your move and you are welcome to rent them for your planned move. Once the move has been completed, we simply pick up the moving boxes from you. This makes things a lot easier – you don’t have to worry about where to get the boxes cheaply or how to get rid of them after the move. You can also have us unpack the moving boxes straight away .

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