{"id":285,"date":"2025-02-20T04:31:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=285"},"modified":"2025-09-05T10:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:20:25","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/","title":{"rendered":"Exactly How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cost-to-hire-movers.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to hire movers?\" class=\"wp-image-38841 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cost-to-hire-movers.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cost-to-hire-movers-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-c7d61a\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#The_cost_to_hire_movers_in_a_nutshell\">The cost to hire movers in a nutshell<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#local-movers-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers per hour? Local movers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#long-distance-movers-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers across states? Long-distance movers<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for__miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 250 miles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for__miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 500 miles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for_,_miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 1,000 miles?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for_,_miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 2,000 miles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cost_of_movers_in_the_biggest_cities_in_the_country_\">What&#8217;s the cost of movers in the biggest U.S. cities?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#one-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 1-bedroom apartment?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#two-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 2-bedroom home?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#three-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 3-bedroom house?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#extra-moving-costs\">Additional costs when hiring movers<\/a><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Packing\">1. Packing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Extra_fees_and_charges\">2. Extra fees and charges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_insurance\">3. Moving insurance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#moving-cost-factors\">Major factors that affect the moving cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The_cost_to_hire_movers_in_a_nutshell\">The cost to hire movers in a nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the article, you\u2019ll find much more detailed information about the general cost of hiring movers, but for now, take a look at this quick overview of what you\u2019re expected to pay when you hire professional movers to help you pack and move your household items to a new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average costs to hire movers in 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Studio<\/td><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>4-bedroom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local movers &nbsp;<\/td><td>$480 <\/td><td>&nbsp;$640<\/td><td>$1,440<\/td><td>$2,240<\/td><td>$2,880<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long distance movers<br>(1,000 mi)<\/td><td>$1,500 &#8211; $3,200 &nbsp;<\/td><td>$2,363 \u2013 $4,930<\/td><td>$2,567 \u2013 $5,801<\/td><td>$3,570 \u2013 $6,163<\/td><td>$4,208 \u2013 $6,885<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please keep in mind that the abovementioned movers\u2019 costs are pretty rough estimates and the actual price of your move can vary greatly depending on a number of factors such as <strong>the size of the move, specialty items, move distance, shipment weight, additional services, moving season, extra fees and charges, etc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the only way to learn how much your move will cost with a high degree of accuracy is to<strong> <\/strong>request a <strong><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">free moving quote<\/a><\/strong> from the best movers in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"local-movers-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers per hour? Local movers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-local-movers-cost.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44380 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-local-movers-cost.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-local-movers-cost-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local movers charge by the hour, so time is money<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that <strong>local movers charge by the hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average moving cost when moving locally is <strong>around $80 per hour per local mover.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>hiring 2 men and a truck will cost you approximately $160 per hour<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the size of your home does matter when calculating the cost of local moving. Taking into account the average charge of around <strong>$80 per hour per mover<\/strong>, here are the approximate costs when hiring local movers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Movers<\/td><td>Hours<\/td><td>Average Local Movers Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Studio<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>$480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>$640<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>$1,440<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>$2,240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-bedroom<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>$2,880<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Studio apartment: $480<\/strong> <strong>\/ 3 hours<\/strong>. Moving out of a studio apartment with the help of 2 local movers will cost you around&nbsp;$480 if the entire loading, transportation, and unloading operations are completed within 3 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1-bedroom: $640<\/strong> <strong>\/ 4 hours<\/strong>. Moving locally from a 1-bedroom apartment should cost around $640 if 2 movers complete the move in approximately 4 hours. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2-bedroom: $1,440<\/strong> <strong>\/ 6 hours<\/strong>. Moving out of a 2-bedroom apartment or house (approximately 1,000 square feet) should cost you approximately $1,440 if 3 local movers complete the local relocation job in 6 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-bedroom: $2,240<\/strong> <strong>\/ 7 hours<\/strong>. If you\u2019re moving out of a 3-bedroom apartment or house (roughly 2,000 square feet), expect to pay around $2,240 for a local moving crew of 4 members who manage to finish&nbsp;the local move in about 7 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-bedroom: $2,880<\/strong> <strong>\/ 9 hours<\/strong>. When moving out of a 4-bedroom home, you should expect to pay approximately $2,880 for a team of 4 local movers working on your move for 9 hours. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong>Moving rates and overall local moving costs will vary depending on where you live &#8211; state and metro area<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be charged an hourly rate for the time movers spent working on your move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hourly rate applies regardless of whether the movers are wrapping, loading, or driving from point A to point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your home is larger than the above examples, then the moving price can go up significantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best option to get a better idea of how much local movers cost is to use&nbsp;the&nbsp;local cost calculation tool we offer so that you can set your moving budget accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of your moving budget, let\u2019s not forget the additional local moving costs which&nbsp;you should be ready to cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Additional mover<\/strong>. In most cases, be ready to pay an extra <strong>$80<\/strong> for each additional professional helper you hire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packing services<\/strong>. Most local moving companies will gladly offer you the extra service of packing and unpacking your household items. If you decide to take advantage of that offer, expect to be charged around <strong>$80 per hour<\/strong> for the additional service. In the majority of cases, you won\u2019t need to pay extra for the packing materials as they are usually pre-included in the price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packing materials<\/strong>. You may also be charged for packing supplies. Make sure you keep this in mind when you ask your mover to estimate your moving costs.&nbsp;You can use our local moving cost calculator form at the top of the page to calculate the cost of the entire move. On average, the cost of packing materials will be between <strong>$100 and $450<\/strong> depending on the size of your home and the number of your household items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel fee<\/strong>. Travel fees may also apply depending on the pickup location. In many cases, this fee could be negotiated between the moving company and the client depending on the travel distance to the customer&#8217;s moving location. Usually, a travel fee amounts to 1 hour of moving labor &#8211; that is, roughly <strong>$80<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tipping<\/strong> <strong>movers<\/strong>. If you\u2019re happy with the way your local movers handled your move, you may as well reward their efforts by offering them appropriate tips. Tipping movers is always appreciated and is&nbsp;a good way of saying, <strong><em><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-to-tip-movers\/#tip-local-movers\">Great job, guys!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><strong><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-to-tip-movers\/#tip-local-movers\">!!<\/a><\/strong><\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/guide-to-hiring-local-movers\/\">Complete Guide to Hiring Local Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"long-distance-movers-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers across states? Long-distance movers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-long-distance-movers-charge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44381 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-long-distance-movers-charge.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/How-much-do-long-distance-movers-charge-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Most cross-country moving companies will charge you based on the weight of your shipment, the distance to your new home, and any additional services and various fees as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know that <strong>long-distance moves are calculated on a case-by-case basis<\/strong> because the moving price&nbsp;depends on too many factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan your moving budget with confidence &#8211; watch this cost breakdown!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\ude9a How Much Does It Cost to Hire Long-Distance Movers in 2025? \ud83d\udce6\ud83d\udcb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NGdF8-m2S-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for__miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 250 miles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average moving costs when hiring professional movers to transport your household items over a distance of approximately 250 miles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,210 \u2013 $3,013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,556 \u2013 $4,225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,880 \u2013 $4,505<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$2,100 \u2013 $5,066<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for__miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 500 miles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average moving costs when hiring a moving company to transport your belongings over a distance of roughly 500 miles across the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$1,598 \u2013 $3,213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$2,083 \u2013 $4,352<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$3,250 \u2013 $5,375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$3,788 \u2013 $6,783<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for_,_miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 1,000 miles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average moving costs when hiring long-distance movers to move your stuff  over a distance of roughly 1,000 miles across the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,363 \u2013 $4,930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,567 \u2013 $5,801<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$3,570 \u2013 $6,163<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$4,208 \u2013 $6,885<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_movers_for_,_miles?\">How much does it cost to hire movers for 2,000 miles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the average moving costs of hiring movers to transport your things over a distance of approximately 2,000 miles across the entire country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,576 \u2013 $4,998<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$3,460 \u2013 $6,146<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$4,693 \u2013 $7,523<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$6,481 \u2013 $10,625<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn your moving cost beforehand, you need to request an in-house estimate &#8211; a company representative will visit your home, assess the move-related situation carefully, and then give you an accurate moving estimate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having<strong> a binding estimate<\/strong> will guarantee to some extent that the final long-distance moving cost will not exceed the estimated amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule out any moving company that&nbsp;will not give you a visual estimate, and insist on binding or not-to-exceed estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAUTION<\/strong>: Should you happen to receive a price estimate that is way lower than the rest, proceed with caution as that could be a sign of moving fraud. Read the <a href=\"\/move\/protect-yourself-from-moving-fraud\/\">Moving Fraud Prevention Guide<\/a> to stay out of trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that all these example prices are only approximated values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how much you will have to pay for the professional moving services you hire, your best bet is to request on-site surveys from reputable movers, followed by written accurate price estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost_of_movers_in_the_biggest_cities_in_the_country_\">What&#8217;s the cost of movers in the biggest U.S. cities?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cost-of-movers-by-city.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44382 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cost-of-movers-by-city.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cost-of-movers-by-city-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>How much do moving companies cost in the biggest cities in the country?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-new-york-city\/\">Movers Cost in New York City<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-los-angeles\/\">Movers Cost in Los Angeles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-chicago\/\">Movers Cost in Chicago<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-houston\/\">Movers Cost in Houston<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-phoenix\/\">Movers Cost in Phoenix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-philadelphia\/\">Movers Cost in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-san-antonio\/\">Movers Cost in San Antonio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-san-diego\/\">Movers Cost in San Diego<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-dallas\/\">Movers Cost in Dallas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-austin\/\">Movers Cost in Austin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-jacksonville\/\">Movers Cost in Jacksonville<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-san-jose\/\">Movers Cost in San Jose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-fort-worth\/\">Movers Cost in Fort Worth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-columbus\/\">Movers Cost in Columbus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-charlotte\/\">Movers Cost in Charlotte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-indianapolis\/\">Movers Cost in Indianapolis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-hire-movers-in-san-francisco\/\">Movers Cost in San Francisco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-seattle\/\">Movers Cost in Seattle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-denver\/\">Movers Cost in Denver<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-do-movers-cost-in-boston\/\">Movers Cost in Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s summarize the above-mentioned average moving costs according to the size of your house or apartment so that you get a clearer picture of how much movers cost in your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/reasons-to-hire-movers\/\">Top 7 Reasons to Hire Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"one-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 1-bedroom apartment?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-bedroom-moving-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44388 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-bedroom-moving-costs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-bedroom-moving-costs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Local movers charge around <strong>$80 per hour per mover<\/strong>. It should take 2 movers roughly 4 hours to move a 1-bedroom apartment locally, so local movers should charge about <strong>$640<\/strong> for labor only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving across the country, the moving price will depend primarily on the distance between the two homes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,210 \u2013 $3,013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$1,598 \u2013 $3,213<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,363 \u2013 $4,930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,576 \u2013 $4,998<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The household items in 1-bedroom apartments weigh approximately 2,200 lbs. to 3,200 lbs., but the things you decide to move out from your 1-bedroom apartment may weigh much less or much more than the specified average weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save money on transportation costs, you must inventory your entire home and reduce the number of your possessions only to the absolute minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Declutter! Every additional item you choose to take with you will cost you extra money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-declutter-before-moving\/\">How to Declutter Your Home Before Moving: 10 Decluttering Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"two-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 2-bedroom home?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-bedroom-moving-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44389 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-bedroom-moving-costs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-bedroom-moving-costs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Local movers charge around <strong>$80 per hour per mover<\/strong>. It should take 3 movers roughly 6 hours to move a 2-bedroom home locally, so local movers should charge about <strong>$1,440<\/strong> for labor only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving to another state, the moving price will depend mainly on the distance between Point A and Point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,556 \u2013 $4,225<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$2,083 \u2013 $4,352<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$2,567 \u2013 $5,801<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$3,460 \u2013 $6,146<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The household items in 2-bedroom apartments weigh somewhere between 5,000 lbs. and 6,000 lbs., but a single specialty item may tilt the scales one way or another &#8211; for example, having to <a href=\"\/move\/piano-moving\/\">move a piano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid stress and last-minute panics, you must start packing up your home as early as possible. Start with the rooms that are the hardest ones to sort out and pack (storage areas, kitchen), and then work your way towards the easiest rooms to pack (bathroom, bedroom).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/what-to-pack-first-when-moving\/\">What to Pack First When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"three-bedroom-moving-cost\">How much does it cost to hire movers for a 3-bedroom house?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-bedoom-moving-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44390 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-bedoom-moving-costs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-bedoom-moving-costs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Local movers charge around <strong>$80 per hour per mover<\/strong>. It should take 4 movers roughly 7 hours to move a 3-bedroom house locally, so local movers should charge about <strong>$2,240<\/strong> for labor only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving cross country, the moving cost will depend primarily on the distance between the current home and the new place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home Size<\/td><td>Move Distance<\/td><td>Moving Price Range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>250 miles<\/td><td>$1,880 \u2013 $4,505<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>500 miles<\/td><td>$3,250 \u2013 $5,375<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>1,000 miles<\/td><td>$3,570 \u2013 $6,163<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3-bedroom<\/td><td>2,000 miles<\/td><td>$4,693 \u2013 $7,523<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that your belongings may weigh more or less than the above estimates. It\u2019s a good idea to&nbsp;ask the moving company to be present when the moving truck is being weighed on a certified scale.&nbsp;Household goods in 3-bedroom houses can easily amount to up to&nbsp;9,000 pounds in weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, save money by purging your home of any items that you no longer want and will not need in the foreseeable future. If you haven\u2019t used an item in more than a year, then get rid of it right then and there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your free moving quote&nbsp;now if you still can\u2019t find the answer to your question <em>How much does a moving company cost?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/cost-to-move-an-apartment\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Move an Apartment?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"extra-moving-costs\">Additional costs when hiring movers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moving-speciality-items.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44383 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moving-speciality-items.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/moving-speciality-items-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moving specialty items like pool tables, pianos, and grandfather clocks can add significantly to your moving costs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s really hard to calculate the exact relocation cost when you hire a professional moving company for your local or interstate move due to all the variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the most important additional costs you may incur when you hire a professional mover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Packing\">1. Packing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How much does it cost to hire movers to pack for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local movers charge about $80 per hour for the extra service of packing up your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For long-distance moves, full-service movers and packers will quote you a fixed price depending on the size of your home, and the number and nature of the items you want to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I would recommend based on my experience is that you should pack whatever you can by yourself or ask a bunch of good friends to help you pack up your stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tactic will help you save money simply because you wouldn\u2019t have to pay professional packers to do something that you can manage on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save even more money, I\u2019ve found that using free moving boxes and, whenever possible, taking advantage of alternative packing materials to wrapping paper and bubble wrap, is a great way to keep moving expenses to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right \u2013 packing on your own will let you lower the moving costs but make sure you assess the situation properly because specialty items or extra fragile or expensive possessions should still be left for experienced professional packers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-packers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Packers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Extra_fees_and_charges\">2. Extra fees and charges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Movers are known to charge their customers for a variety of special circumstances that may be presented in a move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you have too many heavy or bulky items for moving, your moving company can charge you extra for their laborious handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you are expected to pay a long carry fee if the distance between your front door and the moving truck is greater, or even an elevator fee if your hired laborers are forced to go up and down many&nbsp;flights of stairs due to the lack of an elevator (or a non-operational one).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to have an extra pick-up along the route to your new home? It\u2019s called an extra stop charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to have your items placed in storage before they are delivered to your new place? There\u2019s a storage fee for your delayed delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your specific requirements and needs, be mentally and financially ready to pay extra for each additional service you request from your movers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/hidden-moving-costs\/\">Hidden Moving Costs and Expenses When Hiring Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_insurance\">3. Moving insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Research thoroughly your insurance options when getting ready to move out of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive basic protection for your household goods the minute you sign your moving contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you don\u2019t have to pay for the so-called Basic Limited Liability Protection. The bad news is that its coverage of 60 cents per pound per article is, in most cases, simply unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have personally opted for Full Value Protection on several house-moving occasions and I know I\u2019ve made the right choice because anything can happen during a residential move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you happen to be moving valuable possessions, you just have to get proper moving insurance, either through your moving company or directly from a third-party insurance company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-insurance-types-cost\/\">Moving Insurance and Valuation Coverage: Types of Moving Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moving-cost-factors\">Major factors that affect the moving cost<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hiring-professional-packers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44384 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hiring-professional-packers.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/hiring-professional-packers-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiring professional packers is money well spent<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As you already know, the price to hire movers will depend on several major factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is that the better you understand the factors that influence the moving cost, the more control you will have over the price of moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, you\u2019ll be able to cut your moving costs and expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Size of your move<\/strong>. The more things you wish to move to the new home, the more money you\u2019ll pay for their transportation. Moving out of a studio is very different from moving out of a 3-bedroom apartment in terms of the sheer number of household items.<br>Save money by moving only the things you really love and will need in the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special items<\/strong>. Your choice to move any specialty items between will increase the moving cost, sometimes by a lot. If you wish to move a piano to the new home, you\u2019re going to have to hire the services of experienced piano movers.<br>Hire specialty movers when you\u2019re also moving antique furniture, a pool table, a hot tub, a heavy safe, a grandfather clock, and so on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move distance<\/strong>. The greater the distance between the two locations, the costlier your move will be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra services. <\/strong>Each add-on service that you request from your moving company will cost you extra money. As you can guess, packing is the most frequent additional moving service and the good news is that you can and should pack most of your things by yourself to save money when moving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Packing supplies. <\/strong>If you choose to pack up your things by yourself, then you should know that the cost of the necessary packing materials can inflate substantially the final moving cost.<br>Get <a href=\"\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">free moving boxes<\/a> to reduce packing costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move date.<\/strong> The date of your move can influence the cost of hiring a moving company. How? In general, moving during the peak moving season (May &#8211; September) is more expensive than moving during the off-peak season when fewer people want to move house due to winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insurance.<\/strong> When moving valuable items, consider purchasing adequate coverage for your prized possessions. Speak with your moving company about your viable insurance options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra fees and charges.<\/strong> Discuss with your movers what extra fees you\u2019re likely to get charged when you hire their services. All of those extra charges must be included in the cost estimate you receive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/cut-moving-costs\/\">How to Cut Moving Costs and Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FAQ-about-moving-costs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44385 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FAQ-about-moving-costs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/FAQ-about-moving-costs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now you know that the only way to learn how much moving companies cost is to request accurate cost estimates from them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are brief answers to the most frequently asked questions about moving company costs:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"true\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How do movers calculate the moving cost?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>If you are doing an interstate move, the moving cost will be determined by the weight of your personal items and the distance between your old home and your new one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are doing a local move, your moving cost will be calculated on an hourly basis (per hour per mover). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other factors that affect the price of your move, so for more information, read our article <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-estimate-moving-costs\/\">How to Estimate Moving Costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What types of estimates do movers offer?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>There are two main types of moving estimates &#8211; binding and non-binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The non-binding estimate can give you more like a general idea of what you should expect to pay for your relocation, and it is free of charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The binding estimate may not be free of charge and it is a written agreement that provides you with the total price of your move based on the weight of your items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find more information on the types of moving estimates, read our article <a href=\"\/move\/types-of-moving-estimates\/\">Types of Moving Estimates<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How do you find cheap movers?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>If you want to find a cheap mover, you should start searching for one as early as you can so that you can compare price estimates from many different moving companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are prices that are too good to be true, you have to be really careful because it might be a sign of moving fraud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before choosing your moving company, make sure you read enough customer reviews so that you can have a clear idea of the quality of the moving services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more useful tips, read our article <a href=\"\/move\/cheap-movers\/\">How to Find Cheap Movers<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Can you negotiate with moving companies?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>If you are wondering whether you can negotiate with moving companies, well the answer is <strong>YES<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do that, you should first find out what is the average price for a similar move like yours. Reading customer reviews is a good way to get a clear idea of the moving costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, compare rates and other moving services from different movers. When you have all of this information, you can use it as leverage when you are discussing the price of your relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our article <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-negotiate-with-movers\/\">How to Negotiate with Movers<\/a> for more information and useful tips.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How can you get the best deal on movers?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>To get the best deal on movers, you should get as many price estimates as you can so that you can compare them carefully and pick the best one. Make sure such price quotes are given to you after in-house surveys from reputable moving companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, read genuine customer reviews so that you will know which local or interstate movers offer quality moving services. The best moving companies in the country know that online reputation is very important, so they do their best to leave happy customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more useful tips by reading our article <a href=\"\/move\/cheap-ways-move-across-country\/\">10 Cheap Ways to Move Across Country<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How much does it cost to ship a car?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>If you need to have a vehicle shipped to another part of the country, then you\u2019ll also have to factor in the car shipping costs into your moving budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How much does car shipping cost? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cost to ship a car is between $1,000-$2,500<\/strong> it also depends on several factors such as the distance from Point A to Point B, vehicle size, condition of the vehicle, type of transport (open or enclosed), time of year, location, extra services, price of fuel, and of course \u2013 the auto shipper you choose. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more information in our article <a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-a-car\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-disabled=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How much does it cost to move a piano?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-5483c345-0852-47a6-87d4-037457ed5215\">\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that your decision to move any specialty items such as a piano, a heavy safe, a grandfather clock, a hot tub, a pool table, etc. will inevitably increase the moving cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If own a piano and you want it moved safely to the new home, then your best bet is to trust professional piano movers who know exactly what it takes to guarantee the safety of your precious musical instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind that the average cost to move a piano is roughly <strong>$200-$400 when moving locally<\/strong> and <strong>$1,500-$3,000 when moving long distance<\/strong>. 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