($741+) Minneapolis, MN to Wilmington, DE Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Wilmington, DE

Full-service movers for the 1,158-mile relocation from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $2,309 and $9,420. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $317 - $2,116, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Minneapolis typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $109 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,309 - $5,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,775 - $7,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,866 - $9,420

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 Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Wilmington, DE

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wilmington, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,275 and $4,172. 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,176 - $4,172

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 Minneapolis, MN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $741, 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 $79 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $159 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Minneapolis, MN, and Wilmington, DE, 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 Minneapolis to Wilmington?

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 Wilmington, DE

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,158 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Wilmington, Delaware, running $795 - $2,235. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $390 - $446
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Wilmington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $795 - $1,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $995 - $2,235

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $741 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,158-mile drive falls between $390 and $446, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $317 to your total.

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

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 Wilmington, DE

If you're moving a larger household from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Wilmington, Delaware.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,392 and $2,764.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,100 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,690

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 $741.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $79 and $159 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Wilmington?

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

Good news for your budget: Wilmington isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Minneapolis. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 107 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 - 71/100 and 43.94/100 here versus 74/100 and 32.68/100 there.