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I've towed a few other makes/models ranging 3000-3500 pounds and about 110" wheelbase using my personal F150 and a rented Uhaul. No issues getting the rental after satisfying them that the tow vehicle is substantial enough to handle the load. As noted by others, inspect it well before leaving their facility as some of them are well worn. Also, if you have any, take your own trailer hitch adapters to accommodate higher/lower tongue mating between your vehicle and the trailer. Finding out you have too great a height difference at the rental site requires you to buy a costly hitch adapter (ask me how I know).

I tried to rent a U-Haul for something in the vicinity of my Oregon shop but it was rejected, not for what I was towing but for what I was towing it with. They had issues with the older Ford Explorer.

I have used Uhaul trailer to move cars and pickups with my Tahoe, ford F250 diesel and Lincoln pickup with no problems.All the vehicles I used had factory tow packages. I like the folding fender which allows opening of car door. One I preordered from home and pickup up in New jersey for one way use. As I recall there were a sign on trailer that would be seen thru rear view mirror warning of maximum speed for towing. I assume most people renting trailer are not experienced. If you were using trailer a lot probably better to own your own or borrow from friend. Tires would be my first concern