How Much Does Truck Rental Cost in Taiwan? Hourly, Daily and Long-Term Rentals Explained (Rental Fee + Fuel Charge)

How Much Does Truck Rental Cost in Taiwan? Hourly, Daily and Long-Term Rentals Explained (Rental Fee + Fuel Charge)

"How much is it to rent a small truck for a day?" is one of the questions GoodCars hears most often. Here is the honest answer first: the price of a GoodCars truck depends on the model, the pickup branch and your dates, so this article does not list any figures — a number printed in a blog post goes out of date quickly. Instead, this guide explains what the total is made of, which rental length suits which job, how fuel is paid for and what you will not be charged extra for, and then sends you straight to the booking page, where you can see the price for your own dates in about a minute.

What you pay for a small truck comes down to how long you keep it and how far you drive: rental fee + fuel charge (Unsplash stock photo)

Still deciding between models (Veryca or Delica, tail lift or not), or looking for packing and loading tips? Start with our main guide, Truck Rental in Taiwan: Renting a Small Truck for Moving. This article focuses on one thing only: cost.

What is the total made of?

A GoodCars truck is priced the same way as our cars. There are two main parts, plus a few items that only apply if you use them:

In other words, the booking page shows the rental fee, and the fuel charge depends on how many kilometres you drive. When you estimate your total, include the whole loop — branch to the old place, to the new place, and back to the branch. Trucks must be returned to the branch you picked them up from, so the drive back counts too.

Three ways to rent: a few hours, by the day, or long term

GoodCars has four small trucks, all fitted with a steel frame and canvas cover: Mitsubishi Veryca automatic 1.5L, Veryca manual 1.3L, Delica manual 2.4L, and Delica automatic 2.4L with a tail lift. For all four, the rental fee is worked out from the pickup and return times you enter on the booking page. Roughly, there are three bands: short rentals start from 2 hours and are then charged by the hour — once you keep the truck for many hours, the price gets close to a full day; daily rentals are charged by the day; and for a week or a month, set a later return date to see a long-term quote.

Which options you can actually pick — and how they combine, for example "one day plus a few hours" — depends on the pickup and return times that branch offers for your dates. The live quote on the booking page is what counts. A simple tip: enter a slightly longer window first, look at the quote, then shorten it and compare.

Three common jobs: half-day move, one-day market, one-month project

Moving out in half a day — enter your actual times and check the quote

Moving out of a dorm or studio usually means boxes, clothes, a mattress and a few small appliances. A Veryca (automatic or manual) is normally enough. Pick up in the morning, load, unload at the new place and return before evening — enter the exact times you need on the booking page and look at the quote. For half a day or more, the price may be close to a full day, so compare with a one-day rental too. If you only have one fridge or washing machine to move a short distance, shorten the window and try a rental from 2 hours.

• Heavy appliances and no one to help lift? Choose the Delica automatic with tail lift. It is most often available at the Xinzhuang, Taoyuan, Dayuan, Kaohsiung Airport and Luodong branches (Banqiao depends on the date) — the booking page shows what is available.
• Plan the route from the old place to the new place and back to the branch. Less empty driving means a lower fuel charge.

For a full day at a market or fair, a daily rental is the easiest option (Unsplash stock photo, not a GoodCars event)

A day at a market or fair — a daily rental is easiest

Markets, fairs and exhibitions tend to happen at weekends, and you need to carry a gazebo, folding tables, shelving and stock. A daily rental lets you set up in the morning and pack down in the evening without watching the clock. The canvas cover keeps off ordinary sun and rain, but wrap cardboard boxes of stock before loading.

A month of construction or renovation — look at the monthly rate

Builders, renovation teams and new shops often need a truck every day to run between the site and the building supplier. For that kind of use, paying day by day costs more — check the long-term quote first. Set the return date about a month after pickup on the booking page to see a long-term quote; this works for all four trucks.

• A monthly rental is still rental fee + fuel charge. If you drive to the site every day, the fuel charge will be a big part of the bill, so budget for it.
• Only drive automatic and need a truck long term? Both the Veryca automatic and the Delica automatic with tail lift can be checked by setting a later return date on the booking page.

Hauling building materials every day? Check the long-term quote first (Unsplash stock photo)

Fuel charge and fuel card: how fuel is paid for, and what you will not pay extra

Many people expect to refuel a rental truck themselves and return it full. Not at GoodCars. Every GoodCars truck comes with a fuel card. When you need fuel, ask the attendant to fill up for you (attendant service) and pay with the card — self-service pumps may not accept it. The cost of fuel is already included in the fuel charge, so you do not pay for it out of pocket.

• Fuel charge formula: (return odometer − pickup odometer) × the truck rate per km. The rate is on the "Truck" tab of the GoodCars fuel charge page and is updated in line with fuel prices.
• No cap on distance: you pay for the distance you drive, and there is no limit, even across counties.
• No need to refill before returning: skip the last stop at the petrol station.
• Forgot to use the card and paid yourself? Keep a valid receipt or proof of payment from the rental period and it can be offset against that rental's fuel charge (up to the full amount). Without proof, it cannot be offset.

Get your total on the booking page in a minute

Rather than guessing from an article, run the quote yourself. These four steps take about a minute:

1. Click a branch link in this article. The pickup location is filled in for you.
2. Enter your pickup and return times. Trucks cannot be rented one-way, so pickup and return must be at the same branch.
3. Look at the truck quotes. The booking page lists the trucks that branch has for your times and the rental fee. Which models are available is whatever the booking page shows.
4. Change the dates or the length and compare. Make the window longer or shorter, or rent for a few days in a row, and see the difference. Add an estimated fuel charge for your distance, and that is your total.

Online bookings need to be made 12–24 hours before pickup, depending on the branch. For short-notice rentals, call the branch directly or message GoodCars on WhatsApp.

Where can you rent a truck? Branch links by city

The table below shows the pickup locations where trucks could be booked when we checked the GoodCars booking system, and the models usually offered. Models move between branches, so what is available on your day is always what the booking page shows.

Trucks currently not bookable: Taipei Main Station, Banqiao Station, Xinzhuang Fu Jen, Taoyuan HSR, Pingzhen Fumei, Taichung Airport and Taichung HSR. No trucks at all: Taoyuan Airport, Kaohsiung Zuoying HSR, Kaohsiung Main Station, Yilan Station, Jiaoxi Station, Chiayi HSR, Tainan HSR, Keelung Station, Hsinchu HSR, Hualien and Taitung, among others.

Opening hours also affect how you plan the rental. Most staffed branches take online bookings during the day; if you need to pick up or return outside opening hours, call the branch first and they will arrange it. For late-night and early-morning options, see 24-hour car rental in Taiwan (including 24-hour trucks).

Six ways to keep the total down

1. Book the right length. Estimate loading and driving time, then choose a few hours or a full day. A slightly longer booking beats running late.
2. For several days, look at longer rates. The more days you rent, the lower the average per day usually is; for about a month, set a later return date and look at the long-term quote.
3. Choose a branch close to where you are going. Trucks go back to the branch they came from, so a branch near the old place, new place or site means fewer kilometres back and a smaller fuel charge.
4. Plan your route. With several stops, put them in order first to avoid detours and empty runs.
5. Pick the right truck. For a light load, a Veryca is fine; you only need the Delica tail lift for heavy appliances.
6. Use the fuel card. Fuel is already in the fuel charge; paying yourself means keeping receipts to claim it back.

To compare prices for cars and 7–9 seaters, see How much does it cost to rent a car in Taiwan?

Truck rental cost FAQ

Q1. How much is a truck for one day? Why are there no prices here?

The price depends on the model, branch, pickup and return times, and rental length. A figure written into an article can easily differ from the live quote, so the booking page is the reference. Click any branch link above and enter your dates to see that day's rental fee.

Q2. I only need a truck for two or three hours. Is that possible?

Yes. GoodCars trucks can be rented from 2 hours, then charged by the hour. Available pickup and return times vary by branch and time slot, so whether you can book it and what it costs is shown on the booking page.

Q3. Can I rent a truck for a month or longer?

Yes. Set a later return date on the booking page and you will see a long-term quote. This works for all four trucks, including the Delica automatic with tail lift; available models and prices are whatever the booking page shows. A long-term rental is still rental fee + fuel charge.

Q4. Do I pay for fuel? Do I need to refill before returning?

No to both. The truck comes with a fuel card: ask the attendant to fill up and pay with the card (self-service pumps may not accept it). Fuel is included in the fuel charge, and you do not need to refill before returning. If you paid for fuel yourself, a valid receipt from the rental period can be offset against the fuel charge.

Q5. Can I return the truck to a different branch?

No. Trucks cannot be rented one-way — they must be picked up and returned at the same branch, so include the drive back when you estimate the fuel charge. One-way rentals are available for cars only; see 10 one-way car rental routes (not applicable to trucks).

Q6. What documents do I need as a visitor?

Visitors need a valid International Driving Permit, the original driving licence from your home country, and your passport. For the full checklist, see the GoodCars guide to renting a car in Taiwan for foreign visitors, or ask the branch before pickup.

Q7. Does the booking page price include the fuel charge?

The booking page shows the rental fee (and any add-ons you choose). The fuel charge is settled at return, based on the distance you drove, and ETC tolls are settled at return as well. To estimate the fuel charge in advance, take the truck rate on the fuel charge page and multiply it by your expected distance.