($779+) Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK

Full-service movers for the 1,161-mile relocation from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $2,175 and $8,697. 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 $293 - $1,952, 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 Raleigh typically charge a base rate around $226 plus $93 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,175 - $5,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,513 - $6,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,319 - $8,697

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 Raleigh to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Raleigh to Tulsa?

All three below meet the standards set by the Oklahoma Trucking Association, the group most Oklahoma 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 Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,223 and $4,260. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Raleigh costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Raleigh to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,223 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,288 - $4,260

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tulsa, OK, 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 $683 in Raleigh, NC. 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 Raleigh to Tulsa?

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 Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK

Plan on $779 - $2,235 for a rental moving truck on the 1,161-mile route from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $361 - $412
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Raleigh to Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $779 - $1,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $793 - $1,712
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,016 - $2,235

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $683.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $361 - $412 for the 1,161-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $317, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night for hotel stops on the 1,161-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $293 - $439.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh to Tulsa?

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 Raleigh, NC to Tulsa, OK

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $878 and $2,525.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,081
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,525
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,408

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $683.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $146 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Tulsa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Tulsa, OK

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tulsa, side by side with Raleigh 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.