($615+) Minneapolis, MN to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Billings, MT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 839-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Billings, Montana, with costs ranging from $2,033 - $8,964. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $307 - $2,044. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Billings. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,033 - $4,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,693 - $6,236
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,345 - $8,964

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 Billings.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,106 and $3,664. 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 Minneapolis typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,988 - $3,664

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Billings, MT, 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 $715 in Minneapolis, MN. 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 Minneapolis to Billings?

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 Billings, MT

A rental truck for this 839-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Billings, Montana, costs between $573 and $1,623. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $273 - $312
• Daily insurance: $31/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 Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $573 - $1,182
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $790 - $1,623

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $715.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $273 - $312 for the 839-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 $61 and $332, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night for hotel stops on the 839-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $307 - $460.

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

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 Billings, MT

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 Billings, Montana.

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 $1,207 and $2,382.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,559 - $2,900

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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $715.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $153 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Billings?

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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, 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: Minneapolis, MN vs Billings, MT

Day-to-day costs in Billings are close to what you're used to in Minneapolis: cost of living index of 95 versus 107, with average rent of $1,300/mo compared to $1,484/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 71/100 and 43.94/100 in Minneapolis versus 35/100 and 50.37/100 in Billings.