The Best Moving Container Companies of 2025

While there are thousands of moving companies to choose from, choosing one with fair prices and a proven track record of quality service makes a difference. Based on our research and experience, 1-800-PACK-RAT has the strongest containers while Zippy Shell is the best value.

If you're willing to do the loading and unloading yourself, a storage container company can save you money because you aren't paying full-service moving prices. Depending on the distance and size of your move, you may even save money compared to renting a truck and storage unit. A moving container is more convenient than a rental truck because it can both store and transport your stuff, meaning you only have to load/unload once, and typically includes 30 days of free storage. That beats taking multiple trips to and from a storage unit and moving the same stuff several times.

Here are the most important things to look for when picking a moving container company:

Availability. Most companies aren’t available nationwide. Make sure you find one with moving services in your origin and destination cities.

Price. Low prices aren’t just good for your pocketbook. They can also indicate whether a company can keep up with the increased COVID-19 moving demand.

Container sizes. Multiple sizes mean multiple options—and potential savings. Look for a container company with more than one size or charges only for the space taken up by your belongings.

Customer reviews. Few things matter more than what other customers say. Companies like U-Pack that get rave reviews mean that you’re more likely to have a positive moving experience.

Storage options. The best moving container companies let you store your containers either at your home or their company storage warehouses.

Container quality. Your options range from steel to plywood. Candidly, they all keep your items pretty secure. But there’s something to be said for seeing your belongings safely tucked away inside a 1-800-PACK-RAT or PODS heavy-duty container.

1-800-PACK-RAT barely missed out on our top spot. It boasts the most robust moving containers in the industry and lets you choose from multiple sizes. Plus, 1-800-PACK-RAT price matches with PODS. You even get free 24/7 surveillance if you use a 1-800-PACK-RAT storage facility. On the downside, it’s available in only 37 states and tends to score below average with customers.

Looking for the best value?

Zippy Shell has the lowest moving container prices in the nation. It also has a sizable 15-foot steel container and lets you choose between at-home and facility storage options. Zippy Shell is available in 37 states and is continuously expanding. Even with its limited container sizes, its low prices and high-quality container are significant enough to warrant a fourth-place rank on our list of the best moving container companies. Zippy Shell is tough to beat if you can find a nearby location.

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Move.org follows a six-step process to identify the nation’s best moving container companies:

1. Compare quotes. We obtained and analyzed nearly 300 quotes from 7 of the nation’s largest moving container companies over 3 years.
2. Mystery shopping. We do a top-to-bottom analysis of each company’s website and even call posing as customers. It helps us get a feel for what real-life customers experience.
3. Analyze reviews. We read dozens of reviews for each company to see what most impresses (and turns off) customers. We also conducted a meta-analysis of more than 16,000 reviews to calculate an industry customer review average.
4. Pay real-life customers for honest feedback. Move.org routinely gives away $500 moving grants in exchange for candid feedback about using moving container companies.
5. Site visits. We invite industry experts and company executives to visit our headquarters in Salt Lake City, UT. We grill them on everything from pricing and customer reviews to insurance coverage and the latest industry trends.
6. Annual review. Every year, we repeat the process to ensure that our list of the best moving container companies stays current. That means our top recommendations and industry prices may change each year.