($578+) Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 738-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, with costs ranging from $1,674 - $8,526. 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 Memphis and Ann Arbor. Local movers in Memphis typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Memphis to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,674 - $4,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,536 - $5,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,257 - $8,526

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 Memphis to Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Ann Arbor?

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,117 and $3,659. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Ann Arbor. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,828 - $3,659

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Memphis, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $658, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $141 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Memphis, TN, and Ann Arbor, MI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Ann Arbor?

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 Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI

Plan on $540 - $1,489 for a rental moving truck on the 738-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $221 - $252
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $540 - $1,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $589 - $1,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $751 - $1,489

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $221 - $252 for the 738-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 Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $658.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 738-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $141 per night, adding $282 - $423 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $282.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Ann Arbor?

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 Memphis, TN to Ann Arbor, MI

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 Memphis, Tennessee, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. 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 $1,147 and $2,206.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Memphis to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,147 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,583 - $2,927

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $141 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $658.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Ann Arbor?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Ann Arbor, MI

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