The Best Moving Companies in Cleveland

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 Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

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 Ohio, 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 Cleveland

If you’re moving to a new home in Cleveland or somewhere else in Ohio, 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
- Junk removal
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
216-278-0082
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- Packing services
- Office relocation
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
800-481-6843
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
440-361-9994
4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
- Packing services
- Storage services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
216-678-0002
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
- Packing services
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- International moves
866-969-3475

Best moving container companies in Cleveland

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 Cleveland

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 Cleveland

Moving costs more the farther you move. For a local move (100 miles or less), you should expect to pay between $550 and $2,000. For a long-distance move (100+ miles), the range jumps to $2,000–$12,000. These ranges are so wide because moving prices are influenced by more than just how far you move. These factors can also affect your price:

  • How much stuff you’re moving
  • What time of year you move
  • If you pay for packing services
  • If you book at the last minute
  • Which company you hire

What part of the country you’re moving from/to
Because each of these factors will be entirely unique to your circumstances, it’s basically impossible to predict how much your move will cost before getting a pricing estimate from a moving company.

And, since some movers are cheaper than others, you should actually get estimates from as many movers as you can. That way, you’ll know which mover near you is the cheapest. And don’t worry. Getting a moving estimate is completely free, so you won’t lose anything by shopping around.

Learn more by reading our guide to moving prices.

Cleveland residents pay an average of $1,332 every month for essentials like rent, food, and utilities.1 This total is more affordable than Columbus where living costs average $1,471, but it’s more expensive than Cincinnati where residents pay an average of $1,226 every month. In fact, Cincinnati has some of the lowest living costs in the country.

The median home value in the Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio Metro Area was $151,600 in 2021.2 This makes the city’s homes cheaper than those in Columbus and Cincinnati, though they’re among the most expensive in Ohio as a whole. Compared to country-wide home prices, though, median home values in all of Ohio’s cities are on the cheap side.

If you’re looking for an affordable city to buy a new home in, check out our list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers.

Packing services are optional, but they can make your move much more convenient. On top of this, hiring professionals with tons of experience to pack your stuff helps ensure it all gets packed more securely than doing it yourself.

However, packing everything on your own can make your move a lot cheaper. Professional packing services usually add $300–$2,200 to your moving costs depending on how much stuff you have.

Luckily, you don’t have to go all or nothing on packing services. To get some convenience without breaking the bank, pack some of your stuff yourself and hire pros for the rest. For example, if you pack things like clothes and yard equipment yourself and hire the pros to box up everything else, it’ll be easier than doing it all on your own and cheaper than paying someone else to do it all.

To learn more about packing services and how much they cost, read our cost/benefit analysis of hiring pros to pack.

Sources

  1. Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living,” September 30, 2021. Accessed March 15, 2022.
  2. Joe Roberts, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” January 25, 2021. Accessed March 15, 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.