($449+) Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH

Full-service movers for the 588-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,527 and $8,849. 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 $264 - $1,760, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,527 - $4,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $5,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,041 - $8,849

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 Memphis to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbus, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Columbus?

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 Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,027 and $3,204. 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 Memphis typically runs around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,204

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 Memphis, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $616, 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 $66 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $132 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Memphis, TN, and Columbus, 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 Memphis to Columbus?

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 Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 588 miles from Memphis, Tennessee, to Columbus, Ohio, running $496 - $1,200. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $165 - $188
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $530 - $1,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $649 - $1,200

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $165 - $188 for the 588-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $616.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 588-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $132 per night, adding $264 - $396 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $44 and $264.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Columbus?

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 Memphis, TN to Columbus, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Memphis, Tennessee, 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 Columbus, Ohio.

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 $1,022 and $1,985.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $962 - $1,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,022 - $1,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,722

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $66 and $132.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $616.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Columbus?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Columbus, OH

Day-to-day costs in Columbus are close to what you're used to in Memphis: cost of living index of 91 versus 86, with average rent of $1,441/mo compared to $1,299/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 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis versus 41/100 and 50.35/100 in Columbus.