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Planning Your Move

Picking up your entire life and moving to a new place comes with a lot of questions and worries, even if you hire a professional moving company. 

Now that you know where you’re relocating to, it’s time to plan your move. We’ll help you choose the right moving service for your budget and needs, guide you through packing and logistics, and help you save money along the way.

Two movers picking up a television surrounded by boxes and household items ready to move

Planning Your Move

Picking up your entire life and moving to a new place comes with a lot of questions and worries, even if you hire a professional moving company.

Now that you know where you’re relocating to, it’s time to plan your move. We’ll help you choose the right moving service for your budget and needs, guide you through packing and logistics, and help you save money along the way.

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To help simplify your move, we've gathered our best resources, including moving company recommendations, guides on what to expect, tips for saving money, and everything else you need to know for your move.

Find the right moving service

When it comes to moving, there are lots of options. Finding the perfect moving service depends on how you want to balance time, effort, and money. Read on to compare your options and find the best moving service for you.
Two movers picking up a television surrounded by boxes and household items ready to move

They handle it all.

Person moving boxes, furniture and household items into a moving container

You load, they drive.

Person driving a moving truck rental on the road through a city

You've got the keys.

Our top mover picks

After vetting more than 27 companies, Move.org has rounded up our top picks for every type of moving service.
Compare top movers
Get Multiple Quotes
5 out of 5 stars
5
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    Fill out one form
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    Compare prices
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    Choose the best option
Best for local moving
Hire a Helper
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
  • pro
    Easy online booking
  • pro
    Available in all 50 states
  • pro
    $1,000 service guarantee
Best for long-distance moving
Colonial Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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    Full suite of services
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    Highly trained staff
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    Up to $500 Move.org discount
Best container mover
zippyshell
Zippy Shell
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
  • pro
    Local and long-distance moving
  • pro
    2 container sizes
  • pro
    Available in 37 states
Best moving truck rentals
budget
Budget Truck Rental
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
  • pro
    Local and long-distance moves
  • pro
    4 truck sizes
  • pro
    Best prices for local moves

Still have questions?

These resources can help you decide whether to go DIY or hire a moving company, how to build a home inventory so you can get moving quotes, and how to vet potential movers.

Save money

No matter how you decide to move, there are ways to cut costs. Learn what to expect when it comes to moving costs—and how to negotiate your price and get discounts.

Start packing

Our guides will walk you through where to find affordable (or free!) moving boxes, tape, packing peanuts, dollies, and more. We’ll also walk you through how to pack different items for a smooth and damage-free move.

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Plan for every step of your move

There’s a lot to keep track of when you move. Our printable moving checklist will walk you through every step, from hiring a moving company, surviving moving day, and making your new house a home. Download Our Moving Checklist

Handle all the details

Getting all your stuff from Point A to Point B is only one part of your move. Use our checklist and guides to ensure you don’t miss any essentials, from forwarding your mail to transferring your internet to setting up utilities.


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