($1,560+) Wilmington, DE to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Irvine, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,700-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Irvine, California, with costs ranging from $2,502 - $11,689. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $385 - $2,568. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Wilmington and Irvine. 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 Irvine:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,502 - $5,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,851 - $7,850
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,032 - $11,689

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 Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Irvine, CA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Wilmington, DE to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,927 and $7,179. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Wilmington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,927 - $4,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,525 - $5,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,553 - $7,179

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $96 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $193 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irvine, CA, 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 $899 in Wilmington, DE. 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 Wilmington to Irvine?

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 Irvine, CA

Truck rentals from Wilmington, Delaware, to Irvine, California, range from $1,576 - $4,373 for the 2,700-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,103 - $1,261
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Irvine based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $3,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,758 - $3,563
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,373

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,103 - $1,261 for the 2,700-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours typically costs around $899.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,700-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $193 per night, adding $385 - $578 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $385.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington to Irvine?

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 Irvine, CA

For larger DIY moves from Wilmington, Delaware, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Irvine, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,164 and $4,129.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,788 - $3,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,164 - $4,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,813 - $5,802

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 Wilmington, Delaware, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $899.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $193 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE vs Irvine, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irvine, 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.