Hire Movers in Portland, OR
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Top-Rated Move Help, In Your Local Area
Moving in or around Portland? 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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How HireAHelper Works
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.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving services based on what you need, using exclusive data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
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.
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Compare the Top 17 Portland, OR 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.
$115/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMoveMaker NorthWest
Portland, OR
620 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minFive Star Movers
Portland, OR
599 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minOregon Trail Moving
Portland, OR
1,211 moves with HireAHelper
$110/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minS.T.A.R. Moving
Portland, OR
371 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minR.E.D.S. Moving Labor
Vancouver, WA
958 moves with HireAHelper
$125/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMan on the Move
Vancouver, WA
349 moves with HireAHelper
$110/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minPortland Movers 24/7
$130/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMoove Moving Labors
Portland, OR
96 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Hiring Movers in Portland, OR
On average, it costs $336.63 to hire moving helpers in Portland, OR. Your actual price will depend on how long your move takes—but across Portland, the typical hourly rate for moving labor is around $80.30.
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 Portland, OR is $1,024.61, with an average hourly rate of $132.46. 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.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck Included | ✅ | ❌ |
| Loading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
| Unpacking | Add-on | Add-on |
3,931 Portland Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 309,721 verified customer reviews
Excellent service! It's always great to have a veteran owned company servicing the community I would definitely recommend them again I can't say how excellent they were and how carefully everything was packed and loaded and unloaded at my new location.
Jacob, Tony and Jacob did a fantastic job. Very courteous and professional. Man can they load a truck! Would use them again if we were moving locally.
Ronnie & Christian did an awesome job. Took charge and the truck was loaded with Tetris like precision in less than 2 hours ! Beyond satisfied customers. High recommend them. Thank you !
Ronnie and LA did an awesome job! I'm 63 and was exhausted from the week I had spent packing and loading, so I sat, pointed, and instructed --- they did all the rest. It really, really was "stress free"! If I have to move again (and, hopefully, I won't!), I will be giving them a call. Thanks guys!
The team was great! They were thoughtful, efficient, and communicative. They even helped us get the U-Pack trailer we rented ready for return. We plan to hire them again.
Great job. DJ, Jay, Greg and Ashton did a very good job. They came in and did their job. There was a little bit of damage to a door frame and a few scratches on the wood floor but that is to be expected, I hate wood floors. Thank you, Ron
They did a good job, were on time and helped with our items. We had the two individuals scheduled for 4 hours and they needed direction, otherwise they were anxious to leave after 2 hours. We redirected them to pack up the kitchen, but it felt like they had other plans and wanted to leave early.
These guys did an amazing job and I highly recommend them! They took great care of our belongings on both the move out and move in. The crew was fast, efficient, and diligent. Our crosstown move went smoothly. In fact, I will be recommending them to my daughter when she moves.
Dante and Josh are amazing highly skilled and talented. How they got all my stuff into my pod is a mystery. I was so nervous but they put me at ease quickly. I don’t normally write reviews, but they earned a glowing review.
The Five Star team arrived on time and worked non-stop for 4 hours emptying two large containers and assembling multiple pieces of furniture. They were very efficient and very respectful of my property and me. They were also delightful to work with. I would definitely hire them again and I strongly recommend them to anyone who needs experienced and capable moving professionals.
Ronnie is absolutely great! We highly recommend him for any job! He and his helper were efficient, helpful, quick, and packed our trailer in a very efficient way to maximize our load.
I am extremely happy to leave a glowing review for Logan S and Zach from Oregon Trail Moving. They were right on time and did an incredible job loading our POD. I was very impressed with the care and skill they used in wrapping and loading our furniture. In addition, they were very pleasant young men. I would recommend them and Oregon Trail Moving for anyone who is in need of moving labor help.
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.
Real Advice from Portland Movers
"It rains alot in Oregon, so look for a company with good house prep and techniques to keep your belongings and home dry and clean."
- Moove Moving Labors
"Parking permits are required in downtown Portland. I-405 downtown Portland literally loops all the way around downtown, so you can take North, South, East or Westbound in any direction. Don't panic if you miss your exit."
- Brian's Expert Movers
"Consider minimizing the amount of loose items (e.g., fans, trash cans, lamps, etc.) If everything is boxed and ready to go, your move time will will be quicker, as opposed to having miscellaneous items that are difficult to pack in a moving truck. Consider transporting some of these items in your personal vehicle, if possible."
- Primetime Movers
"Portland and the surrounding areas are unique and beautiful, but busy. Keep traffic in mind, whether you're getting your belongings unloaded or we're loading them up to leave town."
- Thumbs Up Moving Labor - OR
"In Portland, we recommend the U-Haul on 88th and Foster for all of your truck rental needs."
- Portland Movers Ready
"Portland's street offers a lot of hustle and bustle, so be prepared for our movers to act fast when loading and unloading your truck while it's parked in a metered curbside spot. If you happen to move just on the outside of Downtown Portland, be aware of tight streets lined with vehicles, bicycle corrals, and even some of Portland's famous food carts."
- Good Neighbor Moving LLC
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Resources for Your Move
Whether you are just starting to plan for your move, or you are dreaming about packing boxes in your sleep, we are here to help. We have loads of advice from professional movers to make your move as smooth as possible.
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