($756+) Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,069-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Des Moines, Iowa, with costs ranging from $2,152 - $8,210. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $292 - $1,944. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Wilmington and Des Moines. Local movers in Wilmington typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Wilmington to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,152 - $4,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,630 - $6,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,185 - $8,210

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 Wilmington to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wilmington to Des Moines?

All three below meet the standards set by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, the group most Iowa 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 Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,280 and $4,371. 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 Wilmington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wilmington to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,371

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $680 in Wilmington, DE, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Des Moines, IA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington to Des Moines?

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 Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA

Plan on $705 - $2,038 for a rental moving truck on the 1,069-mile route from Wilmington, Delaware, to Des Moines, Iowa. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $331 - $378
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wilmington to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $705 - $1,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $808 - $1,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $938 - $2,038

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 $73 and $340.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $331 and $378 for the 1,069-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 $680 for 2 movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington to Des Moines?

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 Wilmington, DE to Des Moines, IA

If you're moving a larger household from Wilmington, Delaware, 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 Des Moines, Iowa.

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 $1,280 and $2,475.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Wilmington to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,063
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,396

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Wilmington, Delaware, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $680.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Wilmington to Des Moines?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, 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: Wilmington, DE vs Des Moines, IA

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