Hire Movers in Oceanside, CA

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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area

Moving in or around Oceanside? HireAHelper makes it easy to book trusted, top-rated moving labor—just a few clicks and you're set. The best part? Hiring hourly movers to load or unload your truck or container is a smart way to save money and cut the stress out of moving.

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The Cost of Hiring Movers in Oceanside, CA

Real Reviews of Moving Companies in Oceanside, CA

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

Resources for Your Move

How HireAHelper Works

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Step 1: Share Your Details
Give us the most important details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
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Step 2: Find Your Match
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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Step 3: Select Your Movers
Hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week — before, during, or after your move.

The HireAHelper Advantage

The Traditional Move

Waste hours calling around and filling out forms—just to compare prices.
Navigate unreliable customer service and unclear expectations on your own.
Endure spam calls and endless follow-ups from vendors.
Expect to pay out of your own pocket if something goes wrong.
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Moving With HireAHelper

Compare confidently. See prices upfront and read verified reviews—no surprises, no games.
Book instantly. Book movers directly online, with no middlemen or unwanted spam.
Get real support. Friendly, helpful humans available 7 days a week.
Backed by our guarantee. Our $1,000 Service Guarantee means peace of mind if things don't go as planned.

Compare the Top 20 Oceanside, CA Movers

For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help thousands of people complete successful moves. Each mover on our platform is reviewed by real customers—so you can see exactly how they performed before you book. And with upfront pricing and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect.

$160/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Sitter's Movers

5 600 verified reviews

Escondido, CA

1,879 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a premium moving services company equipped to deliver exactly what you need for even the most complex m… read more

$216/hr

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Mach 1 Moving

4.9 650 verified reviews

San Diego, CA

2,441 moves with HireAHelper

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We move your thing quickly and carefully. We don't stop until the job is completed to or beyond your satisfact… read more

$99/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Ah moving

4.9 215 verified reviews

El Cajon, CA

854 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2023 I know moving is hectic, but our focus is to provide the best quality to our customers. W… read more

$145/hr

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Speed Loaders

4.7 551 verified reviews

Oceanside, CA

2,448 moves with HireAHelper

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For the price of the movers, you get a team of moving professionals that include moving coordinator, quality a… read more

$111/hr

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Elevation Moving

4.8 55 verified reviews

San Diego, CA

225 moves with HireAHelper

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SoCal born moving company with the customers satisfaction in mind! Leave your big moving day to the pros! … read more

$149/hr

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JFK Moving Company

4.8 176 verified reviews

Escondido, CA

1,057 moves with HireAHelper

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Established in 2017. JFK Moving is one of the best moving companies in Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, … read more

$195/hr

After 2 movers 2 hr min

Motivated Military Movers

5 45 verified reviews

San Diego, CA

168 moves with HireAHelper

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MMM is a Veteran owned company, Our mission is to hire 100% fellow Military & Veterans. MMM helps with the tra… read more

$92/hr

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Moving Made Easy

4.8 10 verified reviews

Temecula, CA

56 moves with HireAHelper

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We are a what you call the "Cream of the Crop" in the moving industry. We have knowledgeable employees in ever… read more

The Cost of Hiring Movers in Oceanside, CA

On average, it costs $381.49 to hire moving helpers in Oceanside, CA. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Oceanside, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $88.80.

These average costs reflect “labor-only” moves—where you hire movers to load or unload your rental truck, shipping container (like a PODS container), or storage unit. It’s one of the most cost-effective ways to move and is often far more affordable than hiring a full-service moving company—more on that below.

The Cost of Full-Service Moving

The average cost of a local full-service move in Oceanside, CA is $607.62, with an average hourly rate of $140.67. Full-service moves do cost more, but they come with serious convenience—you won’t need to rent a truck, drive it, or coordinate a shipping container.

Prefer the all-in-one, hands-off experience? Full-service might be your move. Here’s how it compares to labor-only options.

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5,431 Oceanside Mover Reviews

On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 308,692 verified customer reviews

Jim O from Laguna Beach, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The 2 guys you sent were great and worked their tails off the entire time. I apologize to them as I already forgot their names. Really great individuals and they didn't flinch about anything and knew how to handle some very difficult moving challenges. Thank you guys! They represented the company well!

Reviewed on: 6/12/2025
Kara J from San Diego, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They did great helping me unpack my POD. The company I used to pack up my POD hadn't used any plastic wrap on my furniture and JFK made sure to wrap my things before carefully bringing them up the stairs into my apartment. I appreciate the time and care they took. They were also very responsive prior to the job. Thank you JFK!

Reviewed on: 6/11/2025
Mark R from San Marcos, CA
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Michael and his team did a great job. They called to let me know they were on their way before they came and arrived on time. They were courteous and helpful and treated our processions as though it mattered to them. I would not hesitate to use them again and recommended them to anyone planning a move. Mark

Reviewed on: 4/28/2025
Mary S from Temecula, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The gentlemen I had were funny! I had to apologize to them because I lived on the 2nd floor but we laughed it out and they got everything unload within a 1hr and 20.

Reviewed on: 7/4/2025
Naomi R from Fallbrook, CA
Reviewing: Speed Loaders
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Amazing service booking the movers last minute over a holiday weekend. The crew was prompt and professional. They worked efficiently and I was very pleased!! Definitely will use them again.

Reviewed on: 5/27/2025
George M from San Diego, CA
Reviewing: Mach 1 Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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They showed up on time and were prepared to do the job. They worked hard and fast and were very careful with how they handled each item. They were very friendly and professional and would use them again if I had the need.

Reviewed on: 4/20/2025
Francie F from San Diego, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers communicated well—called the day before, the day of, and 30 minutes prior to arrival. They were courteous and completed the job without any issues. My only suggestion is to provide a way to call them back—there was no caller ID or contact number in case I needed to reach them. Otherwise, great experience.

Reviewed on: 6/14/2025
Alyssa A from San Diego, CA
Reviewing: Mach 1 Moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I had a great experience with Tony and Ace. They were very communicative and on time. They worked very efficiently and were done before the two hours. They put everything where I asked them to with zero damage. The best part of all was their great attitude! Definitely would recommend this moving company and would use again.

Reviewed on: 5/31/2025
David P from Murrieta, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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Ken, Leyland, Marcus, and Tay were professional, courteous, and kind. We would recommend these gentlemen again in a heart beat. Thank you AH moving for taking some of the stress off of our shoulders!

Reviewed on: 7/10/2025
Richard M from Murrieta, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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- They were a little early, nice! - They were well prepared! - They worked very hard! - They were respectful in all ways! - I would use them again for sure!

Reviewed on: 6/4/2025
Kristen M from Encinitas, CA
Reviewing: Speed Loaders
(5 out of 5 rating)
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I was fortunate to have two magnificent men help me move a few pieces of furniture up steps to a 2nd floor apartment. They were professional, personable, on time + genuinely great human beings. We joked a bit, had great conversation as we moved + genuinely enjoyed the day during the moving process. Couldn’t recommend Speed Loaders highly enough!

Reviewed on: 4/25/2025
Dolly G from Fallbrook, CA
Reviewing: Ah moving
(5 out of 5 rating)
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The movers were so professional. They worked very hard and fast. They had to remove items from the house before unloading the Pod. They were so patient with my many requests. Yes I would recommend these two, Greg and Pedro.

Reviewed on: 4/28/2025

How Hiring Moving Labor Works with HireAHelper

HireAHelper offers a smarter way to get help with your move: labor-only moving. You rent the truck or container, and we connect you with vetted, professional movers to do the heavy lifting. Labor-only moving is a smart way to save money, and it’s incredibly flexible. You stay in control of your move without doing it all yourself. Here are just a few things your movers can help with:

  • Loading or unloading your shipping container or moving truck
  • Moving heavy furniture
  • Packing help
  • Moving into or out of a storage unit

Prefer to skip the driving—or don’t have a container? No problem. Our platform also features full-service moving companies that handle all the details for you, including transportation, loading, and unloading.

Did you know? More than 1 out of 3 HireAHelper customers who select our labor-only moving service use the help to load or unload their PODS container.

HireAHelper's Moving Guide for Oceanside

On average, most people in Oceanside need:

2 Movers

Read more about hiring the right number of movers.

The most popular truck size is a:

20' Truck

Read our guide to choosing the right rental truck for your move.

On average, movers in Oceanside are booked:

14 days in advance

Pro tip: Book ahead as far as possible to get the best rates!

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Resources for Your Move

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