The Best Moving Companies in Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul. 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 for local moving
First National Van Lines
First National Van Lines
Our Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
pro Professional moving services
pro Large US network
Best for container moving
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Container moves
con Customer loads container
Best for truck rental
penske
Penske
Our Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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 Saint Paul

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 Minnesota, 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
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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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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Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Saint Paul

If you’re moving to a new home in Saint Paul or somewhere else in Minnesota, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer rating
Services
Phone
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
Full-service (local)866-854-4629
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
612-361-6787
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
- Packing services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
651-484-0211
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
- Packing services
- Office relocation
- Piano moving
- In-state moves
651-224-3722
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
- Packing services
- Furniture delivery
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
651-300-0897
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
- Packing services
- Office relocation
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
651-917-4108

Best moving container companies in Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$328$1,944844-847-9577
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$28$2,080800-462-8343
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$39$1,946800-468-4285
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$130N/A888-736-8387
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$324$2,337N/A
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What to know about moving in Saint Paul

The average Saint Paul resident pays $1,613 a month for their rent, utilities, food, and vehicle fuel.1 This puts Saint Paul at just about the middle of the pack on our list of living costs in highly-populated cities. So while Saint Paul isn’t especially affordable, it isn’t too expensive either. In fact, its living costs are about $40 cheaper than those in nearby Minneapolis.

The median home value in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area was $257,000 in 2021.2 So unlike Saint Paul’s living costs for renters, the city’s home values are on the high end compared to other large metros in the US.

If you’re looking to buy your first home in the near future but Saint Paul’s home values are out of your price range, check out our list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers.

Currently, Saint Paul is growing at a rate of 0.37% a year.3 When compared to the US’s average rate of annual growth (0.9%),4 Saint Paul’s growth rate doesn’t seem very high.

That said, Saint Paul has grown a total of 9.27% over the last decade.3 In that same period, Minnesota as a whole only grew by 6%,5 so the city is one of the fastest-growing in its state.

If you hire professional movers, a local move can cost anywhere between $550–$2,000 while long-distance moves range between $2,000–$7,500 or more depending on exactly how far you’re moving and what services you buy.

If these prices are a little too high for your moving budget, you can cut moving costs in a few ways:

  • Gather quotes from multiple moving companies to find the cheapest option.
  • Pack everything in boxes yourself.
  • Downsize before your move.
  • Opt for a more DIY moving service like a moving container move or a truck rental move.

If you want to learn more about moving costs and how to keep them low, check out our guide to moving prices.

Sources

  1. Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living,” September 30, 2021. Accessed February 15, 2022.
  2. Joe Roberts, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” January 25, 2021. Accessed February 15, 2022. 
  3. World Population Review, “St. Paul, Minnesota Population 2022.” Accessed February 15, 2022.
  4. World Population Review, “United States Population 2022.” Accessed February 15, 2022.
  5. Natalie Rademacher, “How and where Minnesota's population grew in the last decade,” April 2, 2020. Accessed February 15, 2022. 
Joe Roberts
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Joe Roberts
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.