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Moving Prep
Moving is no small feat, whether you're relocating locally, changing states or leaving the country. Hiring the right movers can take a load off. To pick the best company for your move, look at brand reputation, cost transparency and range of services.
Moving Prep Basics
Is a DIY move best for you, or should you hire movers?
Get at least 3 estimates if you can
7 tips for interstate moves
8 steps to an affordable relocation
16 tips for an international move
$50 to $100 per worker is a safe bet
Best of Moving Prep
The best moving companies make your relocation more painless without putting too much strain on your wallet. Make sure to pick a mover with solid reviews, transparent costs and the level of service you need. Our guides lay out the best companies in the business so you can make the right choice for your move.
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Best Car Shipping Companies
6/21/2022Based on reviews, the top auto transporters include Sherpa, Montway, eShip and AmeriFreight. Compare services and quotes to find the best for you.
Jessica Render
How much do storage units cost?
6/17/2022Unit size, location, security and unit features all play a role in how much you’ll pay for storage. On average, you’ll pay about $190 per month.
Danni White
Best Moving Companies
6/17/2022Our 7 top picks include Colonial Van Lines, All Coast Moving Group and Bellhop. Compare cost estimates and recent reviews to find the best for you.
Kathryn Parkman
How much does it cost to ship a car?
6/10/2022Need to ship your car? We look at average prices, the factors that affect how much you pay and ways to reduce the cost when booking auto transport.
Danny Russo
8 cheap ways to move across country
5/20/2022Follow our step-by-step guide on the 8 cheapest ways to move out of state. From comparing prices to discounts, learn how to save money on your move.
Jessica Render
How much to tip movers in 2022
5/16/2022Plan on tipping movers 5% to 20%. Learn more about when to tip more, when to tip less, if you really need to tip and other tipping best practices.
Jessica Render
Best classic car transport services
5/6/2022Compare 5 of the best classic car transport services by looking at cost, insurance and more. Top picks include Sherpa, eShip and Montway.
Jessica Render
How to move to another state
4/14/2022Planning a move out of state? Use our complete checklist and tips on moving to another state to ensure you have a smooth and successful move.
Jessica Render
How to move out of your parents’ house
4/14/2022Feeling ready to venture out on your own? Congratulations! Read our guide to moving out of your parents’ house to get the process started.
Stephanie A. Mayberry
How to rent a moving truck
4/14/2022Interested in renting a moving truck? Find out how, and if it’s better than hiring a moving company. Plus, see costs and commonly asked questions.
Tom Rains
How to change your address when you move
4/12/2022Changing your address? Follow our guide to make sure the right government agencies and other organizations know your residence has changed.
Tom Rains
How to pack for a move
4/12/2022Getting ready for a move? These 26 packing tips will help you get started, pack quickly, move on a budget and stay organized during your move.
Jessica Render
What to know about moving quotes
4/7/2022Are you getting ready to move? Learn how to get an accurate quote from your moving company with this resource from ConsumerAffairs.
Jessica Render
How to avoid moving scams
4/1/2022Read our resource on the most common moving scams and how to spot a fraudulent moving company. Plus, find out how to choose a legitimate mover.
Tom Rains
How to move to another country
4/1/2022Moving abroad can feel intimidating, but with the right plan your move can go off without a hitch. Follow our step-by-step guide to get started.
Jessica Render
Is moving insurance worth it?
3/23/2022Moving insurance doesn’t have to be confusing. We explain the 3 types so you know which is best for you. Plus, learn the cost and what isn’t covered.
Tom Rains
Best one-way truck rentals
3/1/2022Wondering which one-way truck rental to choose? We picked our three favorites based on our methodology. We consider cost, reservation process and...
Tom Rains
Best motorcycle shipping companies
3/1/2022Find the best motorcycle shipping company by comparing cost, transport type and more. Top picks are King of the Road and Ship Your Car Now.
Tom Rains
How to ship a car by train
2/25/2022Want to ship a car by train? We discuss costs, route options and the pros and cons. You’re one click from making an informed decision.
Tom Rains
5 reasons to ship your car
2/16/2022Wondering why you might need an auto transporter? Read this article from ConsumerAffairs to learn five good reasons to ship your car.
Rachel Morey
How to unpack after moving
2/3/2022When you move into a new home or apartment, unpacking can be overwhelming. Follow our guide to make a plan and stay organized while unpacking.
Rosemary Avance, Ph.D.
19 things to do when moving into a new house
2/3/2022So you’ve just moved into a new house. Do you know what to do next? Use this move-in checklist to help you get settled in and protected.
Diana Flowers
U-Pack vs. PODS
2/3/2022U-Pack and PODS offer similar shipping container moving and storage services. Compare pricing and reviews to find out which is best for you.
Amelia York
How to make a moving budget
2/3/2022Being financially prepared for your move can save you money and relieve unnecessary stress. Here’s how to make a moving budget and cut expenses.
Jonathan Trout
Moving yourself vs. hiring movers
2/3/2022Are you planning a move? Read this before you decide between moving yourself or hiring movers. Learn about all your options before you move.
Jami Barnett, Ph.D.
Tips for moving with kids
2/3/2022Moving with kids can be difficult. From moving day to settling in, ConsumerAffairs has tips and tricks for helping children deal with a move.
Jami Barnett, Ph.D.
Who’s Moving to the West?
2/3/2022Wanting to know who’s relocating to the West? Use our comprehensive study of moving data to discover moving trends to your area in the West.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Who’s Moving to the Midwest?
2/3/2022Wanting to know who’s relocating to the Midwest? Use our comprehensive study of moving data to discover moving trends to your area in the Midwest.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Who’s Moving to the South?
2/3/2022Wanting to know who’s relocating to the South? Use our comprehensive study of moving data to discover moving trends to your area in the South.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Who's Moving to the Northeast?
2/3/2022Wanting to know who’s relocating to the Northeast? Use our comprehensive study of moving data to discover moving trends to your area in the Northeast.
ConsumerAffairs Research Team
Are moving expenses tax deductible?
1/17/2022The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made it harder to deduct moving expenses, but you may still qualify if you moved as part of your military service.
Jessica Render
How much do movers cost?
1/17/2022Find out how to calculate your moving costs. Expect to pay by the hour for a local move and a flat fee based on weight and distance for longer moves.
Jessica Render
How to pack a moving truck
1/17/2022Pack your truck to make the most of your space and ensure everything shows up in one piece. Learn about loading in tiers and the proper load order.
Stephanie A. Mayberry
Best Car Transporters in Indianapolis, IN
10/18/2021Looking to transport your car in or out of Indianapolis? Make your car's relocation much easier with our list of the best auto transporters in Indianapolis.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transport Companies in Atlanta, GA
10/15/2021Use our guide to find the best Atlanta auto transporters that can safely ship your car in or out of Atlanta, Georgia. Compare cost, fees, discounts and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Pittsburgh, PA
10/15/2021Looking to transport your car to or from Pittsburgh? Use our guide to find the best Pittsburgh auto transporters. Compare cost, fees, discounts and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Portland, OR
10/15/2021Find and compare the best Portland auto transport companies to make sure your car, truck, boat or motorcycle arrives safely and on time.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Dallas, TX
10/15/2021Use our guide to find the best movers in Dallas. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Dallas, Texas.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in San Antonio, TX
10/15/2021Looking for a mover? Don’t book until you read our list! Find services, rates, and tips for selecting the best moving company in San Antonio.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Indianapolis, IN
10/15/2021Looking for a moving company near you? Use our guide to find the best movers in Indianapolis. Compare prices, services, availability and more.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Austin, TX
10/13/2021Use our guide to find the best movers in Austin. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Austin, Texas.
Jessica Render
Best Auto Transporters in Dallas, TX
10/13/2021Looking to transport your car in or out of Dallas? Make your car's relocation much easier with our list of the best auto transporters in Dallas, Texas.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Shipping in Kansas City
10/13/2021Looking for an auto transport company in KC? We found the best Kansas City car shippers and provide suggestions for you to choose the one that’s best for you.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Shipping in Las Vegas, NV
10/13/2021Need to ship your car to or from Vegas? Use our guide to find the best auto transporters in Las Vegas. Compare cost, fees, discounts, insurance and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Moving Companies in Knoxville, TN
10/13/2021Looking to make your move easy? Check out our guide to find the best Knoxville moving companies. Learn what questions to ask and what services you need.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Philadelphia, PA
10/13/2021Looking for professional help during your move? We created a list of the best Philadelphia moving companies so you can compare costs and pick the right one.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Kansas City
9/30/2021Find the best movers in Kansas City. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Kansas City—on both sides of the state line.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Orlando, Florida
9/30/2021Find the best movers in Orlando. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Orlando, Florida.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Tulsa, OK
9/30/2021Find the best movers in Tulsa. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Jessica Render
Best Moving Companies in Cincinnati, OH
9/30/2021Find the best movers in Cincinnati. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Houston, TX
9/30/2021Moving within or out of Houston? Don’t book a mover until you read our list of the top reliable moving companies serving the Houston area.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Los Angeles, CA
9/30/2021Looking for a reliable mover in LA? Don’t book your move before you read our top picks for the best moving companies in Los Angeles.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Chicago, IL
9/30/2021Looking for movers? Don’t book until you read our list! Find services, rates and tips for selecting the best moving company in Chicago.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in San Diego, CA
9/30/2021Looking for a moving company in San Diego? Use our guide to compare moving services, costs and tips for selecting the best San Diego movers.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Las Vegas, NV
9/30/2021Looking for a moving company in Las Vegas? Don’t book until you read our list! Find services, rates and tips for selecting the best Las Vegas mover.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Sacramento, CA
9/30/2021Looking for a mover? Use our guide to find the best moving companies in Sacramento. Compare pricing, services, availability and more.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Pittsburgh, PA
9/30/2021Looking for movers near you? Use our guide to find the best Pittsburgh moving companies. Compare services, prices and availability.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Portland, OR
9/30/2021Looking for movers near you? Use our guide to find the best Portland moving companies. Compare services, fees, prices and availability.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Atlanta, GA
9/30/2021Looking for movers near you? Use our guide to find the best Atlanta moving companies. Compare services, rates, availability and more.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Albuquerque, NM
9/30/2021Looking for movers near you? Use our guide to find the best Albuquerque moving companies. Compare services, cost, availability and more.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Milwaukee, WI
9/30/2021Looking for movers near you? Use our guide to find the best Milwaukee moving companies. Compare services, prices, availability and more.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Seattle, WA
9/30/2021Planning a move? Check out this guide to find the best Seattle moving companies to learn the costs and services so you don't have to do the heavy lifting.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Miami, FL
9/30/2021Wanting to save time during your move? Be sure to read our guide to find the best Miami moving companies. Compare prices and services.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Memphis, TN
9/30/2021Looking to make your move easier? We created a list of the best Memphis movers so you can let others do the heavy lifting. Compare costs and services.
Sandi Pope
Best Moving Companies in Fort Lauderdale, FL
9/30/2021Want to make your move easier? Check out our guide to find the best Fort Lauderdale moving companies. Learn how much it costs and the services you need.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Fresno, CA
9/30/2021The best Fresno moving companies can help take away the stress of moving. Check out our guide to compare companies, learn costs and how to choose.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Denver, CO
9/30/2021Use our guide to find the best movers in Dever. Compare price, services and availability of the top moving companies in Denver, Colorado.
Jessica Render
Best Movers in Honolulu, HI
9/30/2021Want a hassle-free move? Read our guide to find the best Honolulu movers so you can compare costs and learn how to choose the best mover.
Sandi Pope
Best Movers in Oklahoma City, OK
9/30/2021The best Oklahoma City moving companies can help make a stressful move easy. Read through our guide to learn the costs, how to prepare and how to choose.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transport in Houston, TX
9/30/2021Need to ship your car to or from Houston? We found the best Houston auto transport companies so you can start contacting carriers for quotes.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Chicago, IL
9/30/2021Ship a car safely to or from Chicago with the best auto transport companies in Chicago. Compare services and start getting quotes from top brokers and carriers.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transport in Tulsa, OK
9/30/2021Need to ship your car? Check out our list of the best auto transport companies in Tulsa to get your car delivered on time and in perfect condition.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Austin, TX
9/30/2021Looking to ship your vehicle in or out of Austin, TX? Find the best Austin auto transport companies that can help get your vehicle to its destination.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in San Antonio, TX
9/30/2021Need to move a car long-distance? Use this guide to find the best San Antonio auto transporters to save driving time and vehicle wear and tear.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transport Companies in Denver, CO
9/30/2021Looking to transport your car in or out of Denver? Use our guide to find the best Denver auto transporters. Compare cost, fees, discounts and more.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Orlando, FL
9/30/2021Need to ship your car to or from Orlando? Check out our list of the best Orlando auto transporters. Learn how much car shipping costs.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Los Angeles, CA
9/30/2021Need to ship your car? Use our guide to find the best Los Angeles auto transporters that can help you relocate your car safely and conveniently.
Sandi Pope
Best Auto Transporters in Cincinnati, OH
9/30/2021Need to ship your car? Find the best Cincinnati auto transporters that can get your vehicle to its destination on time and in perfect condition.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Albuquerque, NM
9/30/2021Need to ship your car? Use our guide to find the best Albuquerque auto transport companies that can help. Compare costs and services.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transporters in Sacramento, CA
9/30/2021Preparing for a long-distance move? Use our guide to compare the best car transport companies in Sacramento to avoid wear and tear on your car.
Sandi Pope
Best Auto Shippers in Knoxville, TN
9/30/2021The best Knoxville car shipping companies can help you avoid wear and tear on your vehicle during a move. Check out our guide to compare prices.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Transport in Miami, FL
9/30/2021The best Miami car shipping companies can help you avoid wear and tear on your vehicle during a move. Read our guide to learn the cost and how to choose.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Shipping in Fresno, CA
9/30/2021Want to save vehicle wear and tear during your move? We created a list of the best Fresno auto transport companies. Compare costs and learn how to choose.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Shipping in Seattle, WA
9/30/2021Wanting to save wear and tear on your car? Check out our list of the best Seattle auto transport companies. Learn costs and tips on how to choose a company.
Sandi Pope
Best Car Shippers in Memphis, TN
9/30/2021The best auto transport companies in Memphis move your car safely and conveniently. Read our car shipping guide to find and compare car haulers.
Sandi Pope
Best Auto Transport in Philadelphia, PA
9/30/2021The best Philadelphia car shipping companies can help you avoid wear and tear during a move. Check out our guide to compare prices and how to decide.
Sandi Pope
Best Auto Transport in Honolulu, HI
9/30/2021Shipping a car to Hawaii? Check out our guide to the best Honolulu car shipping companies to ship your vehicle across the ocean safely and on time.
Sandi Pope
Best Auto Transporters in Milwaukee, WI
9/30/2021Ship your car using the best auto transporters in Milwaukee. Use our guide to help you compare services and start getting quotes from top shippers.
Sandi Pope
Best International Moving Companies
9/27/2021Jessica Render
Best Corporate Relocation Companies
9/27/2021Looking for corporate relocation services? Compare the top corporate relocation companies using consumer reviews and our comprehensive buyers guide.
Jonathan Trout
Open vs. enclosed car shipping
4/28/2021Open or enclosed auto transport — which one’s right one for you? We weigh the pros and cons, compare costs and make a recommendation.
Tom Rains
International car shipping costs
4/28/2021The cost to ship a car internationally can range from $1,000 to $5,000 for ocean transport. Learn about additional costs and the documents needed.
Tom Rains
Moving Company Local Recommendations
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- Midwest
- Southwest
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Car Shipping Company Local Recommendations
Auto transport rates vary widely based on the starting location and destination, so we created local guides for some of the most important auto transport hubs across the U.S. You can find a list of national and local auto hauling companies on each guide.
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- Midwest
- Southwest
- West