Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Moving Companies in Los Angeles
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Los Angeles. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best for local moving
Best for container moving
Best for truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Move truck rentals
You do all the work.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
Moving company | Customer rating | Services | Phone | Learn more |
| Full-service (local) | (866) 854-4629 | Get a Quote | |
| - Packing services - All-inclusive rates - In-state moves -Out-of-state moves | (888) 614-0871 | Get a Quote | |
| - Smaller moves - Office relocation - Office relocation - In-state moves - Out-of-state moves | (424) 500-2221 | Get a Quote | |
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| - Moving labor - Office relocation - In-state moves - Out-of-state moves | (323) 794-6475 | Get a Quote | |
| - In-state moves - Packing services - Storage services | (866) 991-6683 | Get a Quote | |
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| - In-state moves - Out of state moves - Packing services | (888) 588-4118 | Get a Quote |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
 PODS | 
| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote |
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 1-800-PACK-RAT | 
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote |
 Zippy Shell | 
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote |
 U-Pack | 
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote |
 U-Haul U-Box | 
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
 Penske |
| $328 | $1,944 | 844-847-9577 | Get a Quote |
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 Budget | 
| $28 | $2,080 | 800-462-8343 | Get a Quote |
| U-Haul |
| $39 | $1,946 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
 Enterprise | 
| $130 | N/A | 888-736-8387 | Get a Quote |
 Home Depot |
| $324 | $2,337 | N/A | Get a Quote |
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What to know about moving in Los Angeles
You should book your move at least one month before your moving date—and earlier, if possible. That’s because moving is a supply-and-demand industry, and in California, the demand is high: One in four California voters have thought about leaving the state.1 So the later you book, the more likely you are to pay higher costs.
If you’re moving within the same zip code, you’ll spend anywhere from $500 to $5,000. The total cost of your move depends on your home size, time of year, the kind of moving services you hire, and how far you’re moving. Professional full-service movers—the companies who send a moving truck and loading crew to your home—are the most expensive option.
If your number one goal is to cut costs, rent a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul and bribe your friends to help you pack and load. Moving with a storage container is your Goldilocks option: You load the container yourself, but you pay the moving company to transport it to your new home, where—you guessed it—you’re still on the hook for unloading. You’ll pay more than a renting a moving truck but a lot less than for professional movers.
Long-distance moves can cost thousands of dollars, especially if you hire a professional full-service mover. Maybe you’re in search of more affordable housing (LA’s average monthly rent is a hefty $15002)—in that case, we recommend a more budget-friendly moving option, like renting and driving your own moving truck, or reserving a moving and storage container. Or maybe you’re ready to sell that home cash in on rising house prices (if our house value went up 15% in one calendar year, we’d think about selling too3). If you’ve got the budget for it, professional moving is the way to go: one company handles everything from loading to transportation to unloading at your new home. The average long-distance professional move costs between $2,000 and $7,500 depending on your home size and moving distance.4
Downsizing before you move? There are plenty of charities in Los Angeles that will accept your gently used household items—and some will even pick up your donations for free. For everything else, you can haul it to your local recycling center or public landfill.
And if you’ve got a lot of stuff to offload (think home renovations or extreme downsizing), a junk removal company can haul it all off for you.
Best local movers in Los Angeles
Recommended resources
- Where to Buy Moving Boxes
- How to Pack a Moving Truck like the Pros
- The Ultimate List of Moving Supplies
- The Only Moving Checklist You’ll Ever Need
- Do I Need Moving Insurance?
- Move.org's Moving Assistance Grants
- Things Moving Companies Won’t Move
- How to Set Up Home Services in Your New House
- How to Secure Your New Home or Apartment
- What Is the Cheapest Way to Move Cross-Country?
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Sources
- Thad Kousser and Cassidy Reller, UC San Diego, “Do Californians See their State Moving in the Right Direction, Or Do they See Themselves Moving out of California?” July 7, 2021. Accessed November 16, 2021.
- Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2021,” September 30, 2021. Accessed November 10, 2021.
- Trevor Wheelwright, “Here’s Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last Year,” August 2, 2021. Accessed November 10, 2021.
- Colin Holmes, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” December 21, 2021. Accessed December 6, 2021.
