How much does a moving truck cost to fill up, and how much fuel will it use?

Question

We are renting a 17 ft Penski truck, and are driving it about 250 miles, and I would love to know how much we are going to be paying for the fuel. Thanks!!

Answer 1

This depends on the type vehicle and age...is it gas or diesel?  Diesel is approx $4 gal, and unleaded $3.50....when I rented U-haul it got about 8 miles to gal..........250 miles divided by 8miles pergallon equals 31.25 gallons of fuel

31.25 gallon fuel multiplied by $4 = 125.00,  31.25 multiply by 3.5 = 109.38.....expect at least $110.00 up to ????depending on miles and fuel useage.   The numbers noted are only what it cost for mileage stated.....it should come on full tank and you just re-fill...at least that how U-haul is.......

Answer 2

That equipment is most likely diesel,  and will get about 5 mpg.      Check prices around your house and do the math.  

If you will be crossing state lines,  check ahead.  Differing fuel tax rates may make it better  to fuel in one than the other.