($479+) Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA

Hiring full-service movers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,377 and $8,847. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 572-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $283 - $1,888, 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 Cincinnati and Philadelphia. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cincinnati tend to start around $250 plus $120/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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,377 - $4,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,303 - $5,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,978 - $8,847

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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Cincinnati movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,026 and $3,191. 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 Cincinnati runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Cincinnati to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,791
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,191

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 $661 in Cincinnati, OH. 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 $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $142 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 Philadelphia, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

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 Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA

Renting a moving truck for the 572-mile move from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $446 and $1,237, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $172 - $196
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cincinnati daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cincinnati to Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $446 - $847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $521 - $1,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $650 - $1,237

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 $71 and $330.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $172 and $196 for the 572-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 $661 for 2 movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

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 Cincinnati, OH to Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,032 and $2,000.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $914 - $1,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,032 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,579

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cincinnati, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $661.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 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 Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Cincinnati, OH vs Philadelphia, PA

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