Get to your next place intact, sane and with extra cash in your pocket. We'll show you all ranges of moving prices coupled with real reviews from actual customers. After a decade of curating tens of thousands of moves, we're handing over all of our moving knowledge so that you can know exactly what to expect - including if there's a better option for you out there. That's why Moving 101 exists.
Check out Moving Options to read about the three different types of existing moves and how much each one costs. We've even gotten approximately how much time each one takes down to a science!
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MOVING OPTIONS COMPARISON
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D.I.Y. Move
You Load
You / They Drive
Avg. Cost$0$5000$660Average CostLocal Move: $273Med. Move: $576Long Move: $1921
Avg. Time0h72h31hrsTime EstimatePlanning: 6hrsPacking: 13hrsMove Day: 12hrs
Very cost effective, and you have complete and utter control over every aspect of your move.
You have to ask your friends & family to help you move, again. There goes your weekend, and maybe even your back!
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Hybrid™ Move
Movers Load
You / They Drive
Avg. Cost$0$5000$910Average CostLocal Move: $523Med. Move: $826Long Move: $2171
Avg. Time0h72h21hrsTime EstimatePlanning: 5hrsPacking: 13hrsMove Day: 3hrs
You won't break your back or the bank! Takes minutes to book movers on your phone through HireAHelper.
You have to take more time to research your options and spend a little more than the DIY move.
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Full Service Move
Movers Load
Movers Drive
Avg. Cost*$0$5000$2568Average CostLocal Move: $1300Med. Move: $3000Long Move: $6000
Avg. Time0h72h51hrsTime EstimatePlanning: 48hrsPacking: 2hrsMove Day: 1hrs
Someone else does all the work on moving day!
Takes days rather than minutes to get quotes. You may have to file for bankruptcy after the move. Seriously.
HYBRID™ & DIY MOVING COMPANY GUIDES
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Synonymous with moving, their orange trucks are all over the place (as are their many moving services.) Call them for truck rentals, storage containers, equipment and more. -
A major force in the moving world, these transportation gurus offer competitive rental rates for their fleet of yellow trucks. They provide a wide variety of moving supplies and customer discounts. -
Authorities in the truck rental business, from flatbeds to moving trucks. Budget rentals are many people's go-to for completing a Hybrid Move. -
Need to keep your things somewhere while you move? PODS provides portable containers so you can pack, store and have your things picked up and delivered, all on your own schedule. -
Storage containers that are delivered and driven away at your beckoning. They are the official storage containers of Lowe's Hardware and are often paired with professional labor to complete Hybrid Moves. -
An original pioneer in the storage container industry. Door to Door has been storing and delivering container units since 1996, largely retaining a west coast presence. -
Local storage container company with a personal touch. Provides a large variety of container options wherever they operate, including the industry's largest sizes for portable storage. -
U-Pack offers a little known way to move your stuff across the country: shared storage space shipped together in a freight semi-trailer.
Recent Customer Reviews
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0 1 2 3 4 5 their pickup and dropoff times were spot on.. the driver was very pleasant and knowledgeable and provided brand new locks to secure my stuff.. container was clean
Move Details
Distance 250 miCost $2,000Per. Mile $8.00SqFt. Moved 2,500 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Truck with pads & appliance truck were ready on time for this load of furniture, household & clothes boxes and misc. Loading & moving instructions were very helpful. Drop-off went as planned. Billing had no surprises. Budget was chosen due to its estimated price and no charge one-way trip. I would use Budget again.
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Distance 200 miCost $700Per. Mile $3.50SqFt. Moved 1,500 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Went to Naugatuck. Truck was there right on time. It was clean and running well. Very happy with the service person. It was a small move with movers, so it needed to go well.
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Distance 5 miCost $30.00Per. Mile $6.00SqFt. Moved 200 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 This is the second time we used PODS for a long distance move and would indeed use them again. It is easy, affordable, and beats paying for gas, driving the truck, and the hassle of parking it. The drivers are great and the customer service is top-notch. Both times are items arrived in perfect condition, exactly how we packed them.
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Distance 1,400 miCost $2,500Per. Mile $1.79SqFt. Moved 1,200 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 We have always used Uhaul for our moves and will continue to use them. They are easy to work with, their trucks are always clean, and the booking process is simple.
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Distance 10 miCost $40.00Per. Mile $4.00SqFt. Moved 1,600 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 the only mistake that I made was purchasing a POD that was too small. Always go bigger so that you are prepared. Excellent choice with a POD, I would definitely use them again.
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Distance 1,500 miCost $2,000Per. Mile $1.33SqFt. Moved 1,600 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Uhaul's per-mile pricing seems like a trap, so we've gone with Penske for a big cross country move (26') and a smaller in-state move (16'). Very happy with the service and truck provided each time. Be warned: Not refueling at the end is costly ($8 per gallon) as is returning later than directed, even by half-an-hour ($100 per day in whole day chunks)!
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Distance 1,720 miCost $2,330Per. Mile $1.35SqFt. Moved 1,500 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Smooth, efficient, and on time. Peace of mind knowing where your belongings were at all times. There was some small evidence of moisture in the trailer so not sure that it was completely watertight.
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Distance 150 miCost $3,600Per. Mile $24.00SqFt. Moved 4,100 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Second time I've used Penske truck rental in a multi-state-distance move. This time I used a 16-foot truck for a 2-bedroom apartment move, was the perfect size with a little space to spare. Requested a newer truck since the move was over 1,700 miles, and I got a great vehicle (less than 5000 on odometer) with no hiccups. Even the car carrier was a breeze.
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Distance 1,700 miCost $1,700Per. Mile $1.00SqFt. Moved 1,205 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Easy drop off and pick up. Freight was in excellent condition. Price was good for door to door delivery in an interstate move. I would use them again.
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Distance 700 miCost $2,100Per. Mile $3.00SqFt. Moved 1,800 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 I rented a 24-foot truck, and it was, as always, fantastic. The truck itself had a new audio system (great for a 3-day move), less than 7,000 miles total on it, and it even had cruise control! On a 24-foot moving truck!
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Distance 2,200 miCost $800Per. Mile $0.36SqFt. Moved 900 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 The trucks showed up on time. Driver was very courteous. He placed the unit where I asked. I was lucky to have a driver up in my area a day ahead of when the pickup was scheduled. They picked up the unit a day early so that made my move even better. Thank you.
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Distance 1,200 miCost $5,000Per. Mile $4.17SqFt. Moved 1,800 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 Fantastic. On time delivery and pickup in Texas, early delivery (!!), and quick pick up in Virginia. Overnights in ABF secured facilities and online tracking. They beat us to VA!
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Distance 1,400 miCost $2,000Per. Mile $1.43SqFt. Moved 2,000 -
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0 1 2 3 4 5 The relocube company informed me a one bedroom sapartment with the items I had should fit in the cube so I had to obtain a second one cube added cost.
Move Details
Distance 3,500 miCost $3,026Per. Mile $0.86SqFt. Moved 700
