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 Raleigh
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 Raleigh. 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.
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.
Moving company | Customer Rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - Full service (local) | (866) 854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - Guaranteed pricing - Packing Services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | (919) 656-1426 | Check Prices | |
| - Office moving - Packing services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | (919) 760-7774 | Check Prices | |
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| - Guaranteed pricing - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | (919) 371-2271 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Office moving - In-state moves - Interstate Moves | (940) 202-3988 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate Moves | (919) 419-1059 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $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 |
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| $328 | $1,944 | 844-847-9577 | Get a Quote | |
| $28 | $2,080 | 800-462-8343 | Get a Quote | |
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| $39 | $1,946 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote | |
| $130 | N/A | 888-736-8387 | Get a Quote | |
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| $324 | $2,337 | N/A | Get a Quote |
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What to know about moving in Raleigh
The cost of moving always depends on your personal needs and preferences. In Raleigh, long-distance full-service moves average around $9,060, moving container moves cost about $3,800, and moving truck rental is around $1,100.1
The cost of living in Raleigh is comparable to the national average, if not slightly below. For example, rent in Raleigh costs around $2,215 per month.2 The Raleigh metropolitan area also ranked 17th on our list of home affordability for large cities in 2021.
Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill are often referred to as the Research Triangle (or just “the Triangle” for short) because of the research universities located in this region of North Carolina: Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Raleigh is also known for its beautiful oak trees, historic architecture, and booming music scene. The city is home to 388 live music venues, making it a great place for aspiring musicians to settle down.
The Raleigh area is home to several recycling drop-off facilities and donation centers. The TROSA Thrift Store in Durham is a great place to take unwanted items, and for larger items you may be able to schedule a pickup with them as well. For other junk removal, we recommend looking into a professional service.
Best local movers in Raleigh
Recommended resources
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- 2022’s Top 5 Self-Storage Companies
- Should You Ship Your Car or Drive It When You Move?
- 13 Things You Should Know Before You Rent a Self-Storage Unit
- The Average Cost of Moving Truck Rentals
- The Only Moving Checklist You’ll Ever Need
- What You Should Know Before Renting a U-Haul
- How to Break Your Lease and 4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t
- Best Cheap Moving Boxes
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 7, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2021.” Published September 30, 2021. Accessed September 2022.
