What moving tote rental actually costs in Dallas
Pricing & Costs · STORVA Editorial Team · 2026-07-08
What you pay, what is included, and how to plan a DFW move with reusable totes, dollies on larger packages, and optional packing supplies.
Here is the plain version: what tote rental costs in Dallas–Fort Worth and what the package includes. Current rates live on the pricing page — this article explains the package details.
The pricing model in one paragraph
You rent a package of totes for a fixed rental period. We deliver the empty totes to your door, you pack and move on your own schedule, and we come back and collect the empties when you are finished. There is no per-mile charge or fuel surcharge. Free next-day delivery & pickup. The price you are quoted is the price on the invoice.
What is included in the rental
- Delivery of empty totes to your door on your selected date by 10 PM. Drop-off is contactless. Free next-day delivery & pickup.
- A four-wheel dolly with 1-bedroom and larger packages; Dorm/Studio has no included dolly. Extra dollies are available.
- Pickup of the empties once you have unpacked, in a second scheduled window.
- Sanitized, inspected totes — every crate is cleaned between rentals.
- Rescheduling if your closing date slides, which in this market it frequently does.
What is not included
Being honest about this matters more than the list of inclusions:
- A truck or a driver for your belongings. We deliver empty totes and collect empty totes. We do not transport your packed goods — that is your move to make, with your own vehicle or a mover you hire.
- Packing labor. You pack, which is precisely where the savings come from.
- Consumables. Packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and labels are separate. Those are available on the supplies page if you want them delivered with the totes.
- Extensions beyond the rental period. If you need longer, tell us before the pickup date and we will quote the extension — it is far cheaper than a late fee.
Planning your tote rental
Choose your package by home size and packing schedule. Review the included totes, rental period, and equipment before booking.
What to plan before booking
A two-bedroom move needs a room-by-room packing plan. Choose your tote count, then add protective paper or wrap for fragile items and labels for each room.
Keep your supplies beside your packing area. Totes arrive ready to pack and close with snap-on lids.
Ready-to-pack benefits
- Ready to pack. Totes open and close with snap-on lids. Nothing to assemble or tape.
- Empty-tote pickup. After unpacking, nest the empty totes and stack the lids for pickup.
- Heavy-duty totes. Pack books and dishes across several totes so each stays comfortable to lift.
- Uniform stacking. Totes stack neatly on dollies and in your moving vehicle.
Plan your rental dates
Plan drop-off before you start packing and pickup after unpacking. STORVA delivers empty totes and collects empty totes in DFW; your belongings travel with you or your own movers.
Where the money goes on a typical DFW move
For a local two-bedroom move, plan the tote package alongside your moving vehicle, supplies, and time off work. Review the package details before booking.
Add-ons and how to keep them small
Most orders add packing paper for dishware and a roll or two of bubble wrap for framed art and electronics. That is usually the right amount. Skip the specialty dish barrels — a tote with a paper layer between plates does the same job. Towels and linens you already own are the best padding in the house and cost nothing.
Getting an exact number
Package sizes and current rates are on the pricing page, and the calculator will size the order from your home type online. If you are unsure how many totes your home needs before you price it, start with how many totes do I need.
Rates are the same across the metroplex — a delivery to Fort Worth costs what a delivery to Plano costs. No zone pricing, no distance surcharge inside the service area.