($491+) Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH

For the 591-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,513 and $8,339. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $259 - $1,728 (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 Chattanooga generally start around $280 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $4,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,217 - $5,879
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,246 - $8,339

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 Chattanooga to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH

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

What are the best full-service movers from Chattanooga to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio 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 Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,006 and $3,138. 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 Akron. If you go over that window, storage in Chattanooga adds around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chattanooga to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,722 - $3,138

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 Chattanooga, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $605, 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 $65 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $130 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chattanooga, TN, and Akron, OH, 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 Chattanooga to Akron?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, range from $458 - $1,212 for the 591-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $162 - $186
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $458 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $520 - $1,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $604 - $1,212

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $605.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $162 - $186 for the 591-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $52 and $281, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $130 per night for hotel stops on the 591-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $259 - $389.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga to Akron?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $778 and $2,088.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $888 - $1,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,775

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 $65 - $130 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $605.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Akron?

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. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics 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: Chattanooga, TN vs Akron, OH

Good news for your budget: Akron isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chattanooga. Cost of living index runs 81 there against 90 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 29/100 and 46.11/100 here versus 48/100 and 50.39/100 there.