The Best Moving Companies in Walnut Creek

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 Walnut Creek. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
Our Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best container mover
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Portable storage
con Customer loads container
Best local mover
Thumbtack
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Local movers in your area
pro Free quotes and online booking
Best truck rental
budget
Budget
Our Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
pro DIY truck-rental moves
con Customer loads and drives truck

What type of moving company is right for you?

Professional movers
They handle it all.

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.

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.

Moving 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.


The best long-distance movers in Walnut Creek

Move.org researched over a dozen nationwide moving companies. These professional moving companies are our top picks. If you’re moving to a new home outside of California, we recommend these movers.
Best long-distance moving company
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
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    30 days free storage
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    10% Move.org discount
Best for accurate pricing
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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    Price matching
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    Charitable donations
Best premium services
americanvanlines
American Van Lines
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Flat rates
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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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    A la carte services
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    GPS tracking
Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Price-match guarantee

Local professional movers in Walnut Creek

If you’re moving to a new home in Walnut Creek or somewhere else in California, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer rating
Services
Phone
Learn More
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
Full-service (local)(866) 854-4629
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
- Packing services
- Office relocation
- In-state moves
877-987-7333
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
877-576-8882
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- Packing services
- Storage services
- Office moves
- In-state moves
925-400-5886
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
877-727-1399
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
925-639-9336

Best moving container companies in Walnut Creek

Move.org analyzed approximately 8,000 customer reviews and 300 quotes over 3 years to find the best moving container companies in the US.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
$1,370$4,300866-229-4120
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$1,940$4,240800-722-5728
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
$1,500$3,880888-947-7974
4 out of 5 stars
4
$1,870$5,030844-362-5303
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
$1,730$4,100800-468-4285

Best truck rental companies in Walnut Creek

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Brand
Avg. one-way rental price*
Avg. local rental price**
Mileage rate (local moves only)
Car trailers/tow dollies available
Website
$2,080.00$27.61As low as $0.47/mile
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$2,337.13$324.07As low as $1.29/mile
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$1,945.68$38.70As low as $0.99/mile
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N/A$129.77As low as $0.20/mile
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$1,944.93$328.09As low as $1.29/mile
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All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.

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What to know about moving in Walnut Creek

Local moves—defined as moves under 100 miles—typically cost somewhere in the range of $550 to $2,000. The precise price for your local move will depend on several factors:

  • Distance
  • How much stuff you’re moving
  • Stairs to your old and new homes/apartments
  • How many hours your move takes
  • Any specialty services (packing, piano transport, etc.)

Because each of these factors will be totally unique to your situation, you should get a moving estimate before you start budgeting. That’s the only way to really know how much your move will cost ahead of time.

Check out our guide to moving costs to learn all you need to know about moving prices and how to make your move cheaper.

Tipping your moving crew is never required, but it is always appreciated. If the crew does a great job safely and quickly delivering all of your belongings, its polite to reward them for that excellent service like you would a great waiter or hairdresser.

Of course, exactly how much you should tip is a different question. The typical 20% rule for food service workers doesn’t always apply here since moves can cost thousands of dollars. Instead, tips along these lines would suffice:

  • $20 per crewmember for moves of 6 hours or less
  • $40 per crewmember for moves that take all day
  • $50–$60 per crewmember for especially long moves

Moving is already very expensive, though, so it’s understandable if you don’t have room in your budget for a monetary tip. If this is the case, you can also just tip your movers with pizza, sandwiches, drinks, or snacks.

Our guide to tipping your movers can help you determine exactly how much to tip and walk you through other non-monetary tipping options.

Walnut Creek is part of the Oakland metro area where the median home value was $840,600 in 2021.1 This is one of the highest median home values in the country, and it makes this metro area one of the worst in the country for first-time homebuyers.

Unfortunately, home prices in California are only increasing. Between 2020 and 2021, the state’s average price for a single-family home increased by a staggering 15.4%.2 This makes California one of the states where home prices increased the most.

Taking your old furniture, clothes, and appliances to a donation center instead of paying your movers to transport them is one of the best ways to make your move cheaper. Here are a few of Walnut Creek’s donation centers:

Be aware that not all donation centers accept all donations. Before loading up your donation, check your chosen donation center’s website to ensure they’ll take what you’re getting rid of.

If you want to donate stuff without leaving your home, check out our list of charities that pick up donations.

Sources

  1. Joe Roberts, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” January 25, 2021. Accessed March 16, 2022.
  2. Trevor Wheelwright, “Here’s Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last Year,” August 2, 2021. Accessed March 16, 2022.
Joe Roberts
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Joe Roberts is a professional writer with a degree in writing studies and over four years of copywriting experience. He previously worked at Overstock.com, where he wrote about furniture, home decor, and moving. Joe has moved all over Utah, so he knows his way around a moving truck—and he spends his time (and money) expanding his personal library so it will be even heavier next time he moves.