($479+) Boston, MA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Akron, OH

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 639-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Akron, Ohio, with prices running from $1,447 - $8,515. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $369 - $2,460 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Boston and Akron are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Boston movers tend to run around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,447 - $4,258
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,127 - $8,515

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 Boston to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston 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 Boston to Akron?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Boston, MA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,060 and $3,535. 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 Boston typically runs around $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,060 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,415 - $2,495
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,535

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 Boston, MA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $861, 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 $92 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $185 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Boston, MA, 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 Boston 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 Boston, MA to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 639-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $499 and $1,272. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $250 - $286
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $516 - $1,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $651 - $1,272

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $861.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $250 - $286 for the 639-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 $74 and $400, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $185 per night for hotel stops on the 639-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $369 - $554.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston 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 Boston, MA to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, 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 $1,107 and $2,185.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $897 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,121 - $2,185
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,454 - $2,610

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 $92 - $185 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about five hours typically runs $861.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Akron, OH

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