($701+) Akron, OH to Mobile, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Mobile, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 951-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Mobile, Alabama, with costs ranging from $2,135 - $8,639. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $247 - $1,644. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Akron and Mobile. Local movers in Akron typically start around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,135 - $5,216
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,803 - $6,770
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,415 - $8,639

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 Akron to Mobile.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Mobile, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mobile, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking Association, 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 Akron, OH to Mobile, AL

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Mobile, Alabama, cost between $1,185 and $4,094. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Akron costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,508 - $3,148
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,094

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 Akron, OH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $575, 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 $62 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $123 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Akron, OH, and Mobile, AL, 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 Akron to Mobile?

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 Akron, OH to Mobile, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 951 miles from Akron, Ohio, to Mobile, Alabama, running $635 - $1,919. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $249 - $284
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $736 - $1,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $896 - $1,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $249 - $284 for the 951-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 Akron, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $575.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 951-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $123 per night, adding $247 - $370 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $41 and $247.

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

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 Akron, OH to Mobile, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Akron, Ohio, 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 Mobile, Alabama.

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 $1,206 and $2,518.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $1,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,206 - $2,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,114

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 $62 - $123 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $575.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Mobile?

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Akron, OH vs Mobile, AL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Akron and Mobile to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 84. Average rent: $950/mo vs. $1,300/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 48 vs. 32. Safety index: 50.39 vs. 35.05.