How tall is a U-Haul, box truck, van, or RV?
U-Haul lists a clearance height of 7 ft for its pickup, 8 ft for its cargo van, 9 ft for its 10 ft truck, 11 ft for its 15, 17, and 20 ft trucks, and 12 ft for its 26 ft truck. Budget lists 8'9" for its cargo van, 9'0" for its 12 ft truck, 11'0" for its 16 ft truck, and 13' for its 26 ft truck. Penske publishes an exterior clearance height only for its 26 ft truck: 13 ft 6 in. Most U.S. parking garages are built to a 7'0" clear height, with 8'2" (98 inches) required on van-accessible routes, so no rental box truck fits inside a typical garage; the U-Haul pickup fits a 7'0" garage with no margin, and the U-Haul cargo van needs the 8'2" route.
Standard garage heights and how to measure your own vehicle are on the parking garage clearance guide. Enter your height on the interactive map to see which garages, tunnels, and bridges in 226 cities clear it.
How tall is a U-Haul truck?
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul pickup truck | 7 ft | Clearance Height | Yes | Yes | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul cargo van | 8 ft | Clearance Height | No | Yes | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul 10 ft truck | 9 ft | Clearance Height | No | No | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul 15 ft truck | 11 ft | Clearance Height | No | No | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul 17 ft truck | 11 ft | Clearance Height | No | No | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul 20 ft truck | 11 ft | Clearance Height | No | No | uhaul.com |
| U-Haul 26 ft truck | 12 ft | Clearance Height | No | No | uhaul.com |
U-Haul's per-truck pages print these as "Clearance Height". Its truck-sizes overview page lists interior and deck heights instead, which are different, smaller numbers. Several third-party pages publish heights for these trucks that do not match U-Haul's own figures; the numbers above are U-Haul's, as fetched Sep 10, 2026.
How tall is a Budget truck?
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget cargo van | 8' 9" | Clearance | No | No | budgettruck.com |
| Budget 12 ft truck | 9' 0" | Clearance | No | No | budgettruck.com |
| Budget 16 ft truck | 11' 0" | Clearance | No | No | budgettruck.com |
| Budget 26 ft truck | 13' | Clearance | No | No | budgettruck.com |
How tall is a Penske truck?
Penske publishes interior cargo heights for its consumer truck sizes and an exterior clearance height only for the 26 ft truck. Treat every Penske box truck as too tall for a parking garage.
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penske 12 ft truck | interior 6 ft 1 in; exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | pensketruckrental.com |
| Penske 16 ft truck | interior up to 6 ft 6 in; exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | pensketruckrental.com |
| Penske 22 ft truck | interior up to 8 ft 1 in; exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | pensketruckrental.com |
| Penske 26 ft truck | 13 ft 6 in | exterior clearance height | No | No | pensketruckrental.com |
| Penske high-roof cargo van | interior 6 ft 9 in; exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | pensketruckrental.com |
How tall is an Enterprise truck?
Enterprise Truck Rental publishes interior box dimensions only and states that they vary by make, model, and year. No exterior height is published.
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise 16 ft box truck | interior 90 in (7'6"); exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | enterprisetrucks.com |
| Enterprise 26 ft box truck | interior 102 in (8'6"); exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | enterprisetrucks.com |
| Enterprise cargo van | interior 56 in standard roof, 76 in high roof; exterior not published | interior height only | Not published | Not published | enterprisetrucks.com |
How tall is a cargo van?
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit, low roof | 82.7 in (about 6'11") | Overall Height | Yes | Yes | ford.com |
| Ford Transit, medium roof | 99.8 in (about 8'4") | Overall Height | No | No | ford.com |
| Ford Transit, high roof | 110 in (9'2") | Overall Height | No | No | ford.com |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van, standard roof | 100 in (8'4") | Overall Height | No | No | mbvans.com |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van, high roof | 107 in (8'11") | Overall Height | No | No | mbvans.com |
| Ram ProMaster 2500, low roof | 93 in (7'9") | Height, Overall | No | Yes | cars.comRam's own site blocked retrieval |
| Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van | 85 in (7'1") | Height, Overall | No | Yes | cars.comChevrolet's own site blocked retrieval |
How tall is an RV?
RV heights are ranges, and every published range excludes roof-mounted air conditioners, vents, solar panels, and antennas. Measure the tallest point of your own rig.
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A motorhome | 11 to 13.5 ft | range | No | No | rvshare.com |
| Class B camper van | 8.5 to 11 ft | range | No | No | rvshare.com |
| Class C motorhome | 10 to 11 ft | range | No | No | rvshare.com |
| Travel trailer | 7 to 12 ft | range | Only at the low end of the range | Only at the low end of the range | rvshare.com |
| Fifth wheel trailer | 11.5 to 13.5 ft (rvshare); 10 to 12 ft (everrv) | range | No | No | rvshare.com and everrv.com |
How tall is a semi truck?
There is no federal maximum vehicle height. The Federal Highway Administration says states set their own limits, typically between 13'6" and 14' on the National Network. 13'6" is the common design figure for trailers, not a federal rule.
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor-trailer (typical state limit) | 13' 6" to 14' | typical state limit | No | No | ops.fhwa.dot.gov |
How tall is a pickup or SUV?
Stock pickups and full-size SUVs clear a 7'0" garage. Four-wheel-drive and off-road trims run 2 to 5 inches taller than the base figures below, and a roof rack, light bar, or lift kit adds more.
| Vehicle | Published height | Published as | Fits 7'0"? | Fits 8'2"? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 XL 2WD regular cab (2026) | 75 in (6'3") | Height, Overall | Yes | Yes | cars.com |
| Chevrolet Tahoe LS (2026) | 76 in (6'4") | Height, Overall | Yes | Yes | cars.com |
What clearance do parking garages have?
Most U.S. building codes derive their parking-garage clear height from the International Building Code, which requires at least 7 feet (84 inches) of clear height in vehicle and pedestrian traffic areas (IBC §406.2.2 as adopted, via up.codes). Local amendments can raise it.
The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require 98 inches (8'2") of vertical clearance for van-accessible parking spaces, their access aisles, and the vehicle route to and from them (U.S. Access Board, ADA Standards §502.5).
See clearance by garage type on the parking garage clearance guide.
Will my truck fit in a parking garage?
Only if it is a pickup, SUV, or low-roof van. Against the two standard garage clearances, 7'0" (84 inches) and 8'2" (98 inches): stock pickups and full-size SUVs (75 to 76 in) clear both; low-roof cargo vans (Ford Transit 82.7 in, Chevrolet Express 85 in, Ram ProMaster 93 in) clear the 8'2" route but only the Transit clears 7'0"; every mid-roof or high-roof van (99.8 to 110 in), every rental box truck (9 ft and up), and every motorhome class (8.5 ft and up) is too tall for both.
A U-Haul pickup (7 ft) fits a 7'0" garage with no margin, and a U-Haul cargo van (8 ft) fits only under an 8'2" van-accessible route. Budget's cargo van (8'9") does not fit either.
Individual garages post their own limits, which run from under 6 ft to more than 9 ft. Enter your vehicle's height on the interactive map, or open the city page for where you are going, to see each garage's posted clearance.
What these numbers leave out
- Roof-mounted equipment. Air conditioners, vents, satellite dishes, solar panels, antennas, and roof racks are not included in published heights.
- Lift kits and larger tires. Any lift or tire change raises a vehicle above its stock specification.
- Load. Most published figures are unloaded; suspension compresses under load, so a loaded vehicle is usually slightly lower, not higher.
- Different labels. "Clearance height" (U-Haul, Budget) and "overall height" (Ford, Mercedes-Benz) are different measurement conventions; no vendor states what margin, if any, is built in.
- Missing data. Penske, Enterprise, and Home Depot do not publish exterior heights for most of their rental trucks; those rows say so rather than guess.
Leave yourself margin. A posted clearance is the lowest point on a beam or pipe that may sag, ice up, or sit lower than the sign suggests. We recommend keeping at least 6 inches between your true height and the posted clearance — and never trusting a number you didn't read off the sign yourself. A wrong guess costs a torn-off A/C unit, a peeled roof, or worse.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is a 15 ft U-Haul truck?
U-Haul lists an 11 ft clearance height for its 15 ft truck, the same figure as its 17 ft and 20 ft trucks. It will not fit in a parking garage; typical garage clearance is 7'0" to 8'2".
How tall is a 26 ft U-Haul truck?
12 ft clearance height, per U-Haul. Budget's 26 ft truck is listed at 13' and Penske's at 13 ft 6 in, so check the brand, not just the length.
How tall is a 10 ft U-Haul truck?
9 ft clearance height, per U-Haul. That is taller than any standard parking garage, which is 7'0" typical and 8'2" on van-accessible routes.
Will a U-Haul cargo van fit in a parking garage?
U-Haul lists an 8 ft clearance height for its cargo van. It clears an 8'2" (98 inch) van-accessible route with 2 inches to spare but not a 7'0" garage. Budget's cargo van is listed at 8'9" and does not fit either.
How tall is a Penske truck?
Penske publishes interior cargo heights for its 12, 16, and 22 ft trucks and an exterior clearance height only for the 26 ft truck: 13 ft 6 in. None of them fits in a parking garage.
Will a high-roof Sprinter or Transit fit in a parking garage?
Ford lists the high-roof Transit at 110 in (9'2") and Mercedes-Benz lists the high-roof Sprinter at 107 in (8'11"); both exceed the 8'2" van-accessible minimum. The low-roof Transit, at 82.7 in (about 6'11"), clears a 7'0" garage with about an inch to spare.
How tall is a Class C RV?
About 10 to 11 ft before roof-mounted air conditioners and vents, per rvshare. No standard parking garage clears that; use a surface lot.
How tall is a semi truck?
There is no federal height limit. States set their own, typically 13'6" to 14' on the National Network, according to the Federal Highway Administration. 13'6" is the common trailer design figure, not a federal rule.
Will my truck fit in a parking garage?
A stock pickup or full-size SUV fits: published heights of 75 to 76 in clear both the 7'0" (84 in) typical garage clearance and the 8'2" (98 in) van-accessible minimum. Rental box trucks start at 9 ft and do not fit any standard garage. Check the posted clearance of the specific garage; they range from under 6 ft to over 9 ft.
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