($452+) Hartford, CT to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Akron, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,265 and $7,770. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 539-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $286 - $1,908, 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 Hartford and Akron. For a rough baseline, movers based in Hartford tend to start around $300 plus $180/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 Hartford to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $3,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,081 - $5,295
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,690 - $7,770

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 Hartford to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Hartford 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 Hartford to Akron?

Ohio Association of Movers membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Ohio, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Hartford, CT to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,035 and $3,177. 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 Hartford adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,035 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,236 - $2,542
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,177

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $668 in Hartford, CT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Akron, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 539-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $443 and $1,211. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $164 - $187
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $443 - $856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $458 - $935
• 4+ bedrooms: $589 - $1,211

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Hartford, Connecticut, usually costs about $668 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 539-mile drive falls between $164 and $187, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $286 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford 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 Hartford, CT to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Hartford, Connecticut, to Akron, Ohio, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,072 and $2,034.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $932 - $1,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,072 - $2,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,441 - $2,618

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Hartford, Connecticut, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $668.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $143 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 Hartford 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. North Atlantic Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): North Atlantic Trucking, 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: Hartford, CT vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, side by side with Hartford on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.