($465+) Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH

Full-service movers for the 539-mile relocation from Norfolk, Virginia, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,241 and $8,085. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $261 - $1,740, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Norfolk typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Norfolk to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,241 - $3,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,062 - $5,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,581 - $8,085

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Norfolk to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Norfolk to Akron?

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,035 and $3,081. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Akron. If you go over that window, storage in Norfolk adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Norfolk to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,035 - $1,732
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,698 - $3,081

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $65 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $131 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Akron, OH, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $609 in Norfolk, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk to Akron?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Norfolk, Virginia, to Akron, Ohio, range from $434 - $1,175 for the 539-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $149 - $171
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $492 - $955
• 4+ bedrooms: $607 - $1,175

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $131 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $57 and $283 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $149 - $171 in fuel for the 539-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $609 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk to Akron?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Norfolk, VA to Akron, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Norfolk, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Akron, Ohio.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,072 and $1,914.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Norfolk to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $896 - $1,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,072 - $1,914
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,695

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Norfolk, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $609.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $65 - $131 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Norfolk, VA vs Akron, OH

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Norfolk and Akron to plan around. Cost of living index: 91 vs. 81. Average rent: $1,500/mo vs. $950/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 46 vs. 48. Safety index: 41.9 vs. 50.39.