Trailer Rentals in Richmond, Virginia
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Reviews from Renters near Richmond
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“Definitely my go to for a 2 car trailer, easy to deal and fast response. 100% Recommended”
Josue E.
Nearby Richmond
2023 J&F Trailers FRFBE3427 34 FT Two Car Aluminum Trailer
“Everything was great same as last time. I rented the same trailer twice.. pick up and return smooth and easy.”
Lisa Q.
Nearby Richmond
2007 Wells Cargo Enclosed 70" x 12' Enclosed Trailer
“Great communication and great rental”
Lisa Q.
Nearby Richmond
2007 Wells Cargo Enclosed 70" x 12' Enclosed Trailer
“Great host”
Quincy G.
Nearby Richmond
2000 Tow Rite Car Hauler with dovetail
“Alex was awesome to work with and the trailer exceeded what I expected. Thanks Alex!”
Massey C.
Nearby Richmond
2026 Top Hat 5x10 Utility Trailer
“He is very nice and helpful. Communication was excellent”
Angie S.
Nearby Richmond
2013 Proline Victory 16' Drop door Rubber Matted Floor
“Tracy was a great host-communication was clear and pickup was easy.”
Alex D.
Nearby Richmond
2023 H&H Speed Loader 8.5x24 tilt deck
“Our second time renting this trailer. Great communication and experience. We will use again and highly recommend this rental. ”
Angela H.
Nearby Richmond
2013 Proline Victory 16' Drop door Rubber Matted Floor
“Fredos responds quickly and throughly. He is friendly and great to work with. We will be using him again!”
Sarah B.
Nearby Richmond
2021 Kaufman Car Hauler
Choosing the Right Trailer to Rent in Richmond
Richmond towing means tolls charged by axle, a weight limit on the Boulevard Bridge, and James River launches that depend on the river level. Run through these before you send a rental request.
- Size and capacity: match deck length and payload to your biggest item, and leave room to strap it down safely.
- Weight and brakes: stay within the trailer’s rated load and your vehicle’s tow rating, and keep tongue weight around 10 to 15 percent of the total. Virginia requires brakes the driver can control on any trailer weighing 3,000 lbs or more, load included.
- Tolls by axle: RMTA tolls on the Powhite Parkway and Downtown Expressway are set by axle count. A car pulling a single-axle trailer pays the 3-axle rate ($1.10 with Virginia E-ZPass on the Powhite mainline, versus $0.90 for the car alone), and a tandem-axle trailer makes it 4 axles.
- Hitch, chains, and wiring: confirm the ball size (usually 2 inches, or 2-5/16 for heavier trailers), your hitch class, and that the trailer’s plug matches your vehicle. Virginia requires an emergency chain or cable strong enough to stop and hold the trailer, so cross them under the tongue.
- Ramps and loading: for anything you roll or drive on, check for a ramp gate or low deck height; for tall or awkward loads, check deck width and tie-down points.
- Open vs. enclosed: open trailers load fast and cost less; enclosed trailers keep a dorm move, festival inventory, or race gear dry and out of sight on downtown streets.
- Get your questions answered: check the listing details first, and ask Toby, the towlos virtual assistant, anything else. After you submit a rental request, you can message the Host in towlos Chat to confirm dimensions, hitch, delivery, and anything specific to your load before they approve it.
Common Reasons to Rent a Trailer in Richmond
From James River launches to race weekends, dorm moves, and State Fair livestock shows, these are the most common reasons Richmond renters book a trailer, and the type that fits each job.
- Boats and watercraft. Tow a jon boat, kayaks, or a fishing boat with a boat or utility trailer. The 600-acre James River Park System runs from Huguenot Flatwater to Ancarrow’s Landing with 4 public boat ramps, and DWR’s Osborne Boat Landing in Henrico sits about 10 miles downstream at the head of navigation.
- Moving and big hauls. Richmond has grown nearly 5% since 2020, to about 237,000 people. Move an apartment, a dorm, or a PCS household with an enclosed or utility trailer: VCU enrolls more than 29,000 students on 2 downtown campuses, and Fort Lee (renamed from Fort Gregg-Adams in 2025) is in nearby Prince George County.
- Vehicles and motorsports. Car haulers are the most-listed trailer type on towlos in the Richmond area. Move a project car or a new purchase with an open or enclosed car hauler. Richmond Raceway hosts a NASCAR Cup Series race weekend under the lights.
- Livestock and the State Fair. Haul cattle, goats, and show animals with a livestock or gooseneck trailer. The State Fair of Virginia brings livestock shows and 4-H and FFA competitions to Meadow Event Park in Doswell from late September into early October.
- Home and yard projects. Haul renovation debris, drywall, brick, and old carpet with a dump trailer. Richmond’s every-other-week bulk pickup won’t take construction debris, tires, carpet, bricks, or drywall, so a dump trailer gets it out in 1 trip.
- Storm and tree cleanup. Haul downed limbs and storm debris with a dump or utility trailer. City crews pick up storm debris with regular bulk and brush collection, but they don’t enter private property, and pieces have to be cut to 4 feet or less.
- Camping. Tow a camper, or a utility trailer full of gear, to Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, Virginia’s largest state park, about 20 miles from Richmond. Its campground is open year-round, and every site has water and electric hookups.
- Bikes and trail days. Haul a group’s mountain bikes with an enclosed or utility trailer. Pocahontas has more than 44 miles of mountain bike trails, and together with the James River Park System’s trails they make up the Richmond Regional Ride Center, an IMBA bronze-level ride center.
- Vending, events, and mobile business. Concession, display, and cargo trailers turn into food stands and market booths for Richmond festivals. The Richmond Folk Festival fills the downtown riverfront for 3 free days in October, with 6 stages.
- Construction and heavy equipment. Move skid steers, mini excavators, and building materials with a flatbed, deckover, or gooseneck trailer built for heavy, oversized loads.
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