($565+) Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY

For the 783-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lexington, Kentucky, full-service movers cost between $1,753 and $8,124. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $302 - $2,012 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Minneapolis generally start around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Minneapolis to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,753 - $4,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,371 - $5,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,894 - $8,124

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 Minneapolis to Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lexington, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Minneapolis to Lexington?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,044 and $3,334. 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 Lexington. If you go over that window, storage in Minneapolis adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Minneapolis to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,044 - $1,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,334

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Minneapolis, MN and Lexington, KY. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $704 in Minneapolis, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $151 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis to Lexington?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY

A rental truck for this 783-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lexington, Kentucky, costs between $565 and $1,490. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $251 - $286
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Minneapolis to Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,004
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $576 - $1,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $743 - $1,490

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 $75 and $352.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $151.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $251 and $286 for the 783-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 $704 for 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Lexington?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Lexington, KY

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Lexington, Kentucky. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,084 and $2,152.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $968 - $1,729
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,511 - $2,917

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $704.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 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 Minneapolis to Lexington?

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.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Lexington, KY

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

Our take

The 783-mile move from Minneapolis, MN, to Lexington, KY, costs between $1,753 and $8,124 with full-service movers, $1,044 - $3,334 with a moving container, and $565 - $1,490 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,371 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include A&W Restaurants and University of Kentucky.