($749+) St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,155-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Providence, Rhode Island, with costs ranging from $2,222 - $9,059. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $282 - $1,880. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Louis and Providence. Local movers in St. Louis typically start around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. Louis to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,150
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,645 - $6,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,591 - $9,059

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 St. Louis to Providence.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis to Providence?

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 St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,249 and $4,480. 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 St. Louis costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,221 - $4,480

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 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 $658 in St. Louis, MO, 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 Providence, RI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis to Providence?

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 St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI

Plan on $810 - $2,022 for a rental moving truck on the 1,155-mile route from St. Louis, Missouri, to Providence, Rhode Island. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $345 - $395
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Louis to Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $851 - $1,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $995 - $2,022

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $61 and $306 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $345 - $395 in fuel for the 1,155-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $658 in St. Louis, Missouri, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis to Providence?

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 St. Louis, MO to Providence, RI

If you're moving a larger household from St. Louis, Missouri, 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 Providence, Rhode Island.

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 $1,366 and $2,658.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. Louis to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,100 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,373

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 $71 - $141 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in St. Louis, Missouri, for about five hours typically runs $658.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis to Providence?

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. Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Flanagan-White Delivery, 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: St. Louis, MO vs Providence, RI

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