- Storage options
- Climate-controlled facilities and modular cubes
- Packing options
- Single items, kitchen, full packing
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, military
- Types of quotes
- Binding
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Best Moving Companies
Our 7 picks for the best movers
- Best overall: Colonial Van Lines
- Affordable moves: United Regions Van Lines
- International moves: International Van Lines
- Interstate moves: Allied Van Lines
- Packing services: American Van Lines
- Local moves: Interstate Moving & Relocation
- Flat-rate pricing: FlatRate Moving
Company | Customer rating | Our pick for | Local moves | Long-distance moves | International moves | |
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4.3 | Best overall | Get a Quote | ||||
4.2 | Affordable moves | Get a Quote | ||||
4.5 | International moves | Learn more | ||||
3.3 | Interstate moves | Get a Quote | ||||
4.2 | Packing services | Get a Quote | ||||
4.5 | Local moves | Learn more | ||||
4.3 | Flat-rate pricing | Learn more |
Methodology
Our research team compared 80 companies and chose our top seven picks based on customer reviews and ratings, additional services offered, available discounts, storage options and deposit requirements.
For more details on how we selected our top picks, read our full methodology. Our picks may be Authorized Partners that compensate us, but this does not affect our recommendations or evaluations. Our publishing policy ensures that the journalistic content and user reviews on ConsumerAffairs remain independent of commercial influences.
- Our recommendations are based on what reviewers say.
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- Storage options
- Climate-controlled; secured with cameras/guards 24/7
- Packing options
- Large items, furniture, fragile items; DIY packing boxes
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, military, senior
- Types of quotes
- Binding
- Storage options
- Short- and long-term (first month free); storage-in-transit
- Packing options
- Full-service packing and unpacking
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, auto transport
- Types of quotes
- Binding and nonbinding
- Storage options
- Storage-in-transit up to 90 days; permanent climate-controlled with security; portable units
- Packing options
- Full-service and partial packing; packing materials provided
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, military
- Types of quotes
- In-home estimates; likely binding
- Storage options
- Personal vaults and climate-controlled units; 24/7 surveillance; first month free
- Packing options
- Full-service packing, custom crating
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, military, antiques, piano
- Types of quotes
- Binding
- Storage options
- None
- Packing options
- Full-service packing
- Types of moves
- Commercial, residential, military, auto transport
- Types of quotes
- Binding and nonbinding
- Storage options
- Short- and long-term climate-controlled storage
- Packing options
- Full-serving packing
- Types of moves
- Local, long-distance, international, office moves
- Types of quotes
- Flat-rate quotes
Best moving companies by city
- Albuquerque
- Alexandria
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Bakersfield
- Baltimore
- Baton Rouge
- Boise
- Boston
- Buffalo
- Carlsbad
- Cary
- Charlotte
- Chattanooga
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Colorado Springs
- Columbus
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- Dayton
- Denton
- Denver
- Detroit
- Durham
- El Paso
- Fayetteville
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Worth
- Fremont
- Frisco
- Gainesville
- Green Bay
- Honolulu
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Irvine
- Jacksonville
- Kansas City
- Knoxville
- Lafayette
- Lancaster
- Las Vegas
- Lexington
- Los Angeles
- Lubbock
- Memphis
- Miami
- Midland
- Milwaukee
- Nashville
- New York
- Oakland
- Oklahoma City
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Overland Park
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Plano
- Portland
- Richmond
- Rochester
- Round Rock
- Sacramento
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Santa Barbara
- Scottsdale
- Seattle
- Spokane
- Springfield
- St. Louis
- St. Petersburg
- Tacoma
- Tallahassee
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Tulsa
- Tyler
- Vancouver
- Virginia Beach
- Waco
- West Palm Beach
- Wichita
Best moving companies by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Moving Companies Buyers guide
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Methodology
To decide our seven top picks for buyers with different priorities (like our pick for interstate moves), as well as our top overall moving company, we used a weighted scoring system that took into account both reviews about each company from ConsumerAffairs users and specific company offerings we researched.
We conducted sentence-by-sentence sentiment analysis of thousands of reviews on our site from Aug. 1, 2021, to Aug. 1, 2024, to identify the aspects people care about most — and which companies reviewers were happiest with in terms of these aspects. For movers, these included:
- Moving crew
- Customer service
- Punctuality
- Packing
- Quote accuracy
- Damage
- Price
We then carefully selected the most important offerings consumers should consider before choosing a mover and researched these offerings at each company. For moving, these features included:
- Storage options
- Packing services
- Deposit requirements
- Discounts
- App
The company with the highest score in each category’s uniquely weighted formula was given the “Our pick for” designation. In some cases where a single company received the top score across multiple categories, the company with the second-highest score was named the winner.
Guide Sources
ConsumerAffairs writers primarily rely on government data, industry experts and original research from other reputable publications to inform their work. Specific sources for this article include:
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Protect Your Move.” Accessed Jan. 23, 2024.
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” Accessed Jan. 23, 2024.
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Tailored moving services. Professional, experienced movers. Commitment to customer satisfaction, transparent pricing and a track record of reliable service. Moves out of state. Backed by years of expertise. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (800) 338-9092 | |||||
Offers long-distance moving and corporate relocation services. Packing services and storage available. Serves the continental U.S. Charges between $2,500 and $5,000 for a two-bedroom move from Philadelphia to Kansas City. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (916) 836-1166 | |||||
Brokers moving services nationwide. Works with both residential and commercial customers. Arranges local and long-distance moves. Also offers packing and storage services. Provides free quotes. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (561) 673-4002 | |||||
Over 95 years in service. Cross-country and long-distance moves. Offers a variety of packing, moving and storage services. Vehicle shipping. Covers all 50 states and international moves. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (866) 724-2922 | |||||
Offers storage and local, long-distance and office moving services from its location in Boynton Beach, Florida. Hires carriers for moves and provides a team of moving professionals. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (561) 231-9057 | |||||
Specializes in moves for corporations, military personnel and seniors. Charges from $2,000 to $5,000 for long-distance moves. Provides door-to-door relocation options. Offers furniture assembly and protection. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (954) 828-0306 | |||||
Broker that specializes in interstate moves for residential and commercial customers. Handles moves of all sizes. Packing services available. Free quotes include tolls, taxes, fuel and all other fees. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Provides licensed, bonded and insured local and long-distance moving for residential, commercial and corporate clients. Serving Florida and Georgia for interstate moves. Offers 24-hour customer care and military discounts. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (954) 372-8310 | |||||
Over 90 years in service. Cross-country and long-distance moves. Offers a variety of packing, moving and storage services. Vehicle shipping. Covers all 50 states and international moves. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (866) 577-7693 | |||||
Long-distance, long-haul moving services. Licensed and insured moving broker. 24/7 customer support. Partner network of carriers across U.S. Online quotes. Quoted price is 100% binding. Packing and unpacking services. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (800) 334-0905 | |||||
Offers flexible moving services in Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. Uses specialty equipment to move oversize belongings like pianos and pool tables. Fully licensed and insured. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Full-service moving company. Registered moving carrier. Residential and commercial moving services. Packing and unpacking services available. Services offered nationwide. Licensed and insured. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (470) 945-4005 | |||||
Provides local and long-distance moving services. Commercial and residential moves. Customizable moving services with add-ons. Short-term and long-term storage solutions. Licensed, insured and bonded. | ||||||
Moving company with stated focus on customer care, quality, innovation and transparency. Provides residential and commercial moves. Long-distance moves. Packing services. Storage. | ||||||
Local and long-distance moving services. Packing and unpacking assistance. Short-term and long-term storage options. Insurance coverage. Commercial and business moving services available. | ||||||
Local and long-distance mover based in California. Tailored customer service. Customized relocation plans. Provides service nationwide. | ||||||
Residential and commercial movers in New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. Packing and unpacking high-value items and collectibles, assembly/disassembly and other moving add-ons. | ||||||
Full-service moving broker. Partners with a nationwide carrier network. Fully licensed. Commercial and residential moving. Packing and unpacking services. Priority moves available for last-minute relocations. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Specializes in local and long-distance moves. Commercial and residential moving services. Offers packing, unpacking and storage services. Customizable pricing based on moving needs. Online quote request available. | ||||||
Full-service moving company. Does not partner with third parties. Does not use warehouses unless customer wants storage. Offers moving service in 18 states in Midwest and on East Coast. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (954) 533-3197 | |||||
Offers commercial and residential moving services. Price match guarantee on all moves. Available nationally. Storage and packing options available upon request. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (551) 309-3367 | |||||
Provides long-distance moving services in 13 states and D.C. Completed over 9,500 moves. Provides free estimates and transparent pricing. Other services include packing and climate-controlled storage for short or longer periods. | Get a Quote Call Center Open (818) 736-9944 | |||||
Residential and business interstate and intrastate moving company. Licensed and insured. Services range from basic to full-service, comprehensive moves. Available nationwide. Specializes in senior moves. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Long-distance and local moving broker. Licensed and insured. Packing, loading and unloading services. Free 30-day storage and free redelivery. Home service discounts. Partnerships with nationwide carriers. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Offers long-distance moving services to residential and commercial clients in the Midwest. Services include packing, loading, unloading, furniture wrapping, disassembly and assembly. Storage available. Requires 15% deposit. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Local and long-distance moving services. Residential and commercial moves. Packing, transportation and unpacking services. Short-term and long-term storage solutions. Fully licensed and insured. Nationwide service area. | ||||||
A brokerage company that arranges transportation for your move. Offers auto transport, packing and storage services. Not available in all states. Serves some states only partially. Free quote online or by phone. | Chat with a ConsumerAffairs decision guide | |||||
Provides residential and commercial moving and storage solutions. Offers various container sizes. Local moves tend to cost about $500. Most long-distance moves cost between $1,000 and $3,000. Month-to-month pod rental. | ||||||