Both ToteMove and U-Haul rent reusable plastic moving boxes in the Brampton area. The containers themselves are similar: stackable, lidded, heavy-duty plastic. What's different is the service model. With ToteMove, everything comes to you. With U-Haul, you go to them. Twice.
This page lays out exactly what you get with each option so you can decide which fits your move.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | ToteMove | U-Haul (Ready-To-Go Box) |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery to your door | Yes, included | No, pick up at store |
| Pickup from your new address | Yes, included | No, return to same store |
| Dolly included | Yes, in every package | No, separate rental |
| Rental window | 14 days (7 to pack, 7 to unpack) | Varies by location (typically 1 week) |
| Store trips required | None | 2 (pickup before, return after) |
| Pricing model | Flat rate by home size | Per box, per rental period |
| 2-bedroom all-in cost | $189 flat | Boxes + dolly rental + 2 store trips |
| Service area | 10 towns across Peel, Halton Hills, Dufferin | Available at Brampton U-Haul locations |
ToteMove
$119 (studio/1-bed) · $189 (2-bed) · $229 (3-bed) · $299 (4-bed) · $389 (5-bed)
ToteMove delivers industrial-strength plastic moving totes and a dolly to your current address 7 days before your move date. You pack at your own pace, move, unpack, and then we collect everything from your new address on a scheduled day. You never visit a store or depot.
Totes are 24 × 20 × 12 inches, hold up to 60 lbs each, and have attached flat lids that let you stack 5–6 high on the included dolly. Uniform sizing means no wasted truck space and fewer trips up and down the stairs.
- Delivered 7 days before move day, giving you a full week to pack
- Picked up from your new address, no return trip
- Dolly included in every package, no extra charge
- 14-day rental window in every flat-rate package
- Serves 10 towns: Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, Georgetown, Halton Hills, Acton, Bolton, Erin, Orangeville, Hillsburgh
U-Haul plastic moving boxes
Per box, per rental period, varies by Brampton location
U-Haul's Ready-To-Go Box program rents reusable plastic moving boxes at their Brampton locations. The boxes are sturdy and stackable, similar in concept to ToteMove's totes. If you're already renting a U-Haul truck, picking up plastic boxes at the same counter is a straightforward add-on.
The service is store-based, not delivered. You pick the boxes up before your move and return them to the same location after you've unpacked. A dolly is a separate rental, billed per day. If your move takes you far from the pickup location, that return trip can be a significant inconvenience.
- Available at Brampton U-Haul locations
- Good option if you're already renting a U-Haul truck
- No delivery, two store trips required (before and after your move)
- Dolly not included, additional daily rental charge
- Must return to the same location you picked up from
The two trips nobody talks about
The biggest practical difference isn't price. It's the trips. With U-Haul plastic boxes, you make two visits to the store that have nothing to do with your actual move:
- Before your move: Drive to U-Haul, load the boxes into your car, drive home, carry them inside.
- After your move: Load the empty boxes back into your car (at your new address), drive to the same U-Haul location, return them.
That second trip happens after you've already moved. You're unpacking, you're tired, and you still have a car full of empty plastic boxes to return across town. It's a small thing, until move day, when it isn't.
ToteMove eliminates both trips. The totes show up at your door. They leave from your new address. You don't interact with a store at any point.
The dolly difference
A dolly is not optional for a real move. Carrying 40 lb boxes one at a time up stairs is how backs get hurt. With ToteMove, a heavy-duty dolly is in every package; it arrives with your totes and leaves with them.
With U-Haul, a dolly is a separate daily rental. At most Brampton U-Haul locations, furniture dollies run approximately $10 per day. If your move spans two days, that's $20 just for the dolly, a cost that doesn't exist with ToteMove.
What it actually costs for a 2-bedroom move
| Cost item | ToteMove | U-Haul plastic boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Box / tote rental | Included in flat rate | Per box × quantity |
| Delivery to your door | Included | Not available |
| Pickup from new address | Included | Not available, you return to store |
| Dolly | Included | Extra charge (per day) |
| Store trips (time + fuel) | None | 2 trips |
| 2-bedroom total | $189 flat | Boxes + dolly + your time |
Bottom line
Which one is right for your move?
Choose ToteMove if you want the totes to come to you, the dolly to be included, and pickup from your new address handled without a return trip. Flat-rate pricing, no surprises, nothing to return.
Choose U-Haul plastic boxes if you're already renting a U-Haul truck and want to grab boxes at the same counter. It's a convenient add-on at that point. Just budget for a separate dolly rental and the return trip after you've moved in.
Skip the store trips. Get totes delivered.
Flat-rate from $119. Delivered 7 days before your move. Dolly included. Picked up from your new address.
Check availabilityFrequently asked questions
Does U-Haul rent plastic moving boxes in Brampton?
Yes. U-Haul's Ready-To-Go Box program rents reusable plastic moving boxes at Brampton locations. You pick them up at the store and return them to the same location after your move. Delivery is not available, and a dolly is a separate rental charge.
What's the main difference between ToteMove and U-Haul for plastic boxes?
Delivery. ToteMove delivers to your current address and picks up from your new address, so you never go to a store. U-Haul requires two store trips: one before your move to pick up, one after to return. ToteMove also includes a dolly in every package; U-Haul charges extra for one.
Does U-Haul deliver plastic moving boxes?
No. U-Haul plastic moving box rentals are pickup-only at their store locations. If you want reusable plastic totes delivered to your door in Brampton, ToteMove is the local option.
Is ToteMove cheaper than U-Haul for a 2-bedroom move?
ToteMove is $189 flat for a 2-bedroom move, with delivery, pickup, and a dolly included. With U-Haul plastic boxes, you add the dolly rental cost and two store trips (time and fuel) on top of the per-box fee. For most 2-bedroom moves, ToteMove works out to a comparable or lower total once all extras are counted.
Do I have to return U-Haul plastic boxes after my move?
Yes. U-Haul plastic box rentals must be returned to the same U-Haul location you picked them up from, after you've already moved in and started unpacking. ToteMove picks up from your new address on a scheduled date, with no return trip required.