The Best Professional Movers in Madison

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 Madison. 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 Madison

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 Wisconsin, 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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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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    GPS tracking
Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Madison

If you’re moving to a new home in Madison or somewhere else in Wisconsin, 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)
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (866) 854-4629
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Storage services
- Office moving
Call (608) 720-1025
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Packing services
- Office moving
Call (608) 393-2417
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Cleaning services
- Packing services
Call (608) 556-7980
5 out of 5 stars
5
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
- Office moving
- Storage services
Call (608) 216-8818

Best moving container companies in Madison

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 Madison

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 Madison

It depends! Costs fluctuate quite a bit, depending on the moving services you want to use and the amount of work your move requires. Of course, if you’re staying close to home and don’t have much to move, you’ll spend less than if you’re moving long distance out of a five-bedroom home.

Most Americans spend roughly $1,128 on a moving van rental, $3,800 on a moving storage container, and $9,060 for a full-service move.1

Yes, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, people have been moving to Madison at a higher rate.2 In fact, Madison was at the top of the list of 15 smaller cities experiencing a high ratio of incoming workers in 2020. In comparison to the same timeframe in 2019, the number of workers moving to Madison increased by 10%.

If you’re looking for a reasonable cost of living, city amenities, great beer, and ample job opportunities, Madison is a great place to live. It even makes our list as one of the top 10 best cities for job seekers, boasting a low unemployment rate (2.3%), and good medium household income ($69,372).3

The average cost of a home in Madison is $375,000—a 10.9% increase in comparison to 2021.4 The average sale price per square foot is $211—a 6.8% increase in comparison to 2021. Most homes in Madison sell 42 days or more after listing, and Redfin ranked the housing market here as 63 out of 100, which is “somewhat competitive.”5

Sources

  1. Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022.
  2. Abriela Thiel, Badgerherald.com, “Madison Sees Population Influx in Wake of Pandemic,'' Published March 9, 2021. Accessed September 16, 2022.
  3. Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “The Best and Worst Cities for Job Seekers,” Published August 5, 2022. Accessed September 16, 2022.
  4. Joe Roberts, Move.org, “The Best US Cities for Beer Lovers in 2021,” Published August 13, 2021. Accessed September 16, 2022.
  5. Redfin.com, “Madison Housing Market,” Accessed September 16, 2022.
Sarah Cimarusti
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Sarah Cimarusti
Sarah Cimarusti has been writing and editing for the last 10 years. Most recently she was a lead copywriter for catering and event companies, and before that she was the editor of two nationally known trade publications. She brings her passion and content creation expertise to help movers and shakers get where they want to be. She earned dual degrees in English and social work from Loyola University Chicago. In her free time, she writes fiction and spoils her dog, Maya.