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MOVING COST CALCULATOR

Renting a truck and breaking your back aren't your only options. Fill out the info below and you'll instantly see a list of estimated quotes for all the available moving options that fit your move.

MOVING OPTIONS COMPARISON

D.I.Y. Move

Just You

Packing & Unpacking You
Loading & Unloading You
Driving You
Average Cost $660
Local Move: $273
Medium Distance: $576
Long Distance: $1,921
Average Time 31hrs
Planning: 6hrs
Packing: 13hrs
Moving 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!

Hybrid™ Move

Helpers + Your Own Truck

Packing & Unpacking You
Loading & Unloading Helpers
Driving You
Average Cost $910
Local Move: $523
Medium Distance: $826
Long Distance: $2,171
Average Time 21hrs
Planning: 5hrs
Packing: 13hrs
Moving 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.

Full Service Move

Movers + Truck

Packing & Unpacking You
Loading & Unloading Movers
Driving Movers
Average Cost* $2,568
Local Move: $1,300
Medium Distance: $3,000
Long Distance: $6,000
Average Time 51hrs
Planning: 48hrs
Packing: 2hrs
Moving 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.

Recent HireAHelper Customer Move Costs & Reviews

Nicole H

Englewood, CO
Wrote a review on 6/29/2025
Uhaul Truck Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

After having a mess up with budget truck rental uhals helped me out with a truck. Had to drive out of my way for it but it was worth it to get out of my old place.

Distance: 5 mi
Cost: $100
Per. Mile: $20.00
SqFt. Moved: 700

William T

Newport, WA
Wrote a review on 6/27/2025
Penske Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The trucks are governed to 70 MPH which is fine, but extremely under powered while trying to maintain that speed in any kind of uphill or headwind. You are lucky to get 60 in a 10 MPH headwind. In my mind this can be a significant safety concern especially in the mountains on I90, through Montana and Idaho.

Distance: 1,750 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $1.71
SqFt. Moved: 3,600

Kathryn A

Saint Paul, MN
Wrote a review on 6/26/2025
PODS Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The only problem I had was not able to determine where my pod was when I needed to access it. I didn’t like that they don’t pro-rate rental fees but overall the flexibility and service were great. Price was reasonable.

Distance: 700 mi
Cost: $1,800
Per. Mile: $2.57
SqFt. Moved: 1,200

Joel D

Penfield, NY
Wrote a review on 6/23/2025
PODS Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

container shifted items. a couch was keeping the door from opening and got 2 rips on the arms of my couch. the container had a latch that was half fallen off and a hole in it was covered by just tape

Distance: 3 mi
Cost: $750
Per. Mile: $250
SqFt. Moved: 1,350

Linda K F

Boise, ID
Wrote a review on 6/23/2025
Penske Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The transportation company billed the wrong person. Although we resolved the billing issue amongst ourselves. Public storage wrote on my boxes that were holding my belongings. Such as "Beer glasses" I hadn't written.

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $1,060
Per. Mile: $2.12
SqFt. Moved: 700

Keane V

Crozet, VA
Wrote a review on 6/16/2025
ABF U-pack Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The service on the loading end was smooth and seamless. Delivery drivers were friendly and ensured we received the weigh tickets as requested. The service on the unload end was not quite as smooth, but it all worked out. The trailer was dropped off at 3pm and the driver expected it to be unloaded by 12pm the next day which didn't line up with the movers U-Pack had contracted for us. We were unaware that this was his expectation and only found out when he showed up and started hooking up to the trailer with our stuff still in it. I called customer service and they were very helpful in fixing the issue.

Distance: 2,800 mi
Cost: $7,500
Per. Mile: $2.68
SqFt. Moved: 2,200

George S

Pine, CO
Wrote a review on 6/14/2025
Uhaul Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Pick-up Uhaul was a nightmare and hard to work with. however corporate was really great at allowing an extended time on the truck for pack-out and drop-off was great too!

Distance: 485 mi
Cost: $2,300
Per. Mile: $4.74
SqFt. Moved: 1,850

Nicholas S

Huntington Woods, MI
Wrote a review on 6/13/2025
ABF U-pack Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

Great communication about trailer drop-off and pick-up. Very helpful drivers. Our trailer arrived on time and with no damage to our belongings. Highly recommend!

Distance: 500 mi
Cost: $3,600
Per. Mile: $7.20
SqFt. Moved: 2,100

Helene M

Turner, OR
Wrote a review on 6/7/2025
1-800-Pack-Rat Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

I was lucky enough to have my call answered by Dio in Florida. He was very helpful. He handled everything from the POD to the movers. He even made a few suggestions that I hadn't thought about. He was professional, pleasant, and a good conversationalist while completing his job.

Distance: 1,360 mi
Cost: $4,000
Per. Mile: $2.94
SqFt. Moved: 509

Danielle S

Spring Hill, TN
Wrote a review on 6/6/2025
ABF ReloCube Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Everyone at both locations was very helpful and kind. Our trailer did have trash in it, though. It came straight from another location, and the renters did not clean it out.

Distance: 720 mi
Cost: $4,000
Per. Mile: $5.56
SqFt. Moved: 2,300

Jennifer S

Winter Haven, FL
Wrote a review on 6/1/2025
1-800-Pack-Rat Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

The size container was appropriate for my move, the container condition was acceptable, customer service was friendly but not always the most helpful. I chose the company due to lower cost and to have more control than with traditional movers over others having access to my belongings.

Distance: 850 mi
Cost: $2,900
Per. Mile: $3.41
SqFt. Moved: 805

Alison G

Glendale, AZ
Wrote a review on 5/27/2025
ABF ReloCube Review
(5 out of 5 rating)

2nd time using UPack, won't use anyone else. They are very reasonable, efficient, ability to track pods as they travel myself & have excellent customer service.

Distance: 1,500 mi
Cost: $4,000
Per. Mile: $2.67
SqFt. Moved: 800

Ryan A

Seattle, WA
Wrote a review on 3/14/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

My experience was good with Budget was good. The truck worked out well and everyone I talked to was professional. My only thought was that the truck was a little run down and could use a steering wheel alignment.

Distance: 1,250 mi
Cost: $1,400
Per. Mile: $1.12
SqFt. Moved: 650

Nancy S

Delray Beach, FL
Wrote a review on 3/2/2025
Budget Truck Review
(4 out of 5 rating)

Felt a bit rushed on the pick up end. The document I had to sign was hard to read. Very few details provided about the vehicle or 'rules'. The drop off was fine.

Distance: 1,200 mi
Cost: $3,000
Per. Mile: $2.50
SqFt. Moved: 700
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