($483+) Greenville, SC to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greenville, SC to Akron, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,298 and $7,777. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 573-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $261 - $1,740, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Greenville and Akron. For a rough baseline, movers based in Greenville tend to start around $271 plus $189/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $3,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,961 - $5,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,748 - $7,777

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 Greenville to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Greenville, SC to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Greenville 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 Greenville to Akron?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Greenville, SC to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,026 and $3,386. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Greenville runs about $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,652
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,386

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Greenville, SC and Akron, OH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $609 in Greenville, SC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $65 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $131 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Greenville, South Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, range from $437 - $1,262 for the 573-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $159 - $181
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Greenville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $437 - $821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $521 - $1,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $650 - $1,262

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $65 and $305.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $131.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $159 and $181 for the 573-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $609 for 2 movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Akron, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Greenville, South Carolina, 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 $1,095 and $2,101.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $905 - $1,711
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,095 - $2,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,320 - $2,709

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $65 - $131 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $609.

What are the best freight companies from Greenville to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Acme Logistics, Inc. (4.46/5 stars): Acme Logistics, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Greenville, SC vs Akron, OH

Greenville and Akron land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 91 in Greenville and 81 in Akron, and rent tracks closely too ($1,551/mo vs. $950/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (43 vs 48) and safety scores (61.44 vs 50.39) come out about the same too.