Penske size guide
Penske truck sizes
Which Penske truck for your home
Penske rents moving trucks in 12, 16, 22 and 26 feet, plus a high-roof cargo van. By our 3D packing of typical homes:
- Studio
- 12-foot truck
- 1‑bedroom
- 16-foot truck
- 2‑bedroom
- 22-foot trucka 16-foot only if packed floor to ceiling
- 3‑bedroom
- 26-foot trucka 22-foot only if packed floor to ceiling
- 4‑bedroom
- More than one truckthe biggest plus a trailer, or two trips
- 5‑bedroom
- More than one truckthe biggest plus a trailer, or two trips
Every Penske truck, to scale
Penske inside dimensions
| Vehicle | Inside (L × W × H) | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| 12 ft truck | 12'0" × 6'6" × 6'1" | Up to a studio |
| 16 ft truck | 16'0" × 7'7" × 6'6" | Up to a 1‑bedroom |
| 22 ft truck | 21'11" × 8'1" × 8'1" | Up to a 2‑bedroom |
| 26 ft truck | 25'11" × 8'1" × 8'1" | Up to a 3‑bedroom |
| High-roof cargo van | 11'11" × 4'6" × 6'9" | A few big pieces or a dorm room |
All 15 inside and door sizes below were read on Penske's own pages. Rental fleets vary by model year, so plan for a little less room than this. Tap a vehicle for its door, deck height, what big items fit and where each number comes from.
Questions people ask
What size Penske truck do I need for a 2‑bedroom?
The 22 ft truck takes our typical 2‑bedroom list, and the 16-foot truck does only if you pack it floor to ceiling. If you own more than most, take the next size up.
What is the biggest Penske truck?
The 26 ft: 25'11" long, 8'1" wide and 8'1" high inside. It takes our typical list for a 3‑bedroom.
What is the smallest Penske moving truck?
The 12 ft: 12'0" long, 6'6" wide and 6'1" high inside. It takes our typical studio list.
Is a Penske truck as long inside as its name says?
The 12 ft has 12'0" of floor. The 16 ft has 16'0" of floor. The 22 ft has 21'11" of floor. The 26 ft has 25'11" of floor.
More detail: room inside, and the same size elsewhere
Room inside
| Vehicle | Length × width × height | Penske says |
|---|---|---|
| High-roof cargo van | 362 cu ft | 404 cu ft |
| 12 ft truck | 474 cu ft | 450 cu ft |
| 16 ft truck | 788 cu ft | 800 cu ft |
| 22 ft truck | 1,432 cu ft | 1,200 cu ft |
| 26 ft truck | 1,694 cu ft | 1,700 cu ft |
Ours is the inside length × width × height of the cargo box. Companies count their own way (some add the space over the cab), so the two don't always agree.
The same size at another company
Other companies: U‑Haul truck sizes · Budget truck sizes · All trucks side by side