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What size truck for a king bed?

By the Every Last Box teamSizes checked October 29, 2026How we measure How we make money

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Penske Cargo Van

The smallest rental truck or van that takes a king bed (the mattress, both halves of a split box spring and the frame taken apart) is the Penske Cargo Van (High-Roof), by our 3D packing. The smallest from each company: U‑Haul's 10' Moving Truck, Penske's Cargo Van, Budget's 12' Small Truck.

The load: Mattress, 2 box springs, frame
Smallest that takes it: Penske Cargo Van
Its inside: 11'11" × 4'6" × 6'9"

A king bed in the Penske Cargo Van (High-Roof), the smallest rental truck or van that takes it, packed by our planner, with a 5'9" person for scale.

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Every truck, van and trailer

Smallest first. All 4 pieces, or how many of them fit.

Penske Cargo VanFits

Budget 12'Fits

U‑Haul 10'Fits

Penske 12'Fits

Budget 16'Fits

Penske 16'Fits

U‑Haul 15'Fits

U‑Haul 20'Fits

Penske 22'Fits

Penske 26'Fits

Budget 26'Fits

U‑Haul 26'Fits

U‑Haul 29'Fits

Doesn't fit (7 vehicles)

U‑Haul 4' x 8' Cargo TrailerWon't go through the door opening (3'1" wide × 3'5" high), even tilted.3 of 4

U‑Haul 5' x 8' Cargo TrailerWon't go through the door opening (3'11" wide × 4'10" high), even tilted.3 of 4

Enterprise Cargo VanBigger than the inside (10'6" × 4'7" × 4'8").3 of 4

Budget Cargo VanBigger than the inside (11'0" × 4'5" × 5'0").3 of 4

U‑Haul 9' Cargo VanWon't go through the door opening (5'1" wide × 4'1" high), even tilted.3 of 4

U‑Haul 6' x 12' Cargo TrailerWon't go through the door opening (5'0" wide × 4'10" high), even tilted.3 of 4

U‑Haul 8' PickupBigger than the inside (7'10" × 5'1" × 1'9").2 of 4

Item sizes are common models (see how we measure); real products vary, so measure yours if it is unusually big. Trailers and pickup beds need a vehicle that can tow or a truck of your own, so the answer above names the smallest truck or van.