($787+) Dallas, TX to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Akron, OH

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,165-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Akron, Ohio, with prices running from $2,177 - $8,448. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $277 - $1,848 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Dallas and Akron are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Dallas movers tend to run around $179 as a base rate plus $60/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,177 - $5,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,726 - $6,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,823 - $8,448

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 Dallas to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to Akron?

Ohio Association of Movers membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Ohio, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,287 and $4,260. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Dallas runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,153 - $4,260

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $647 in Dallas, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Akron, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Akron, Ohio, range from $772 - $2,044 for the 1,165-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $343 - $391
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $772 - $1,513
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,044

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $139 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $300 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $343 - $391 in fuel for the 1,165-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $647 in Dallas, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Dallas, Texas, 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 $832 and $2,551.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,690

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Dallas, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $647.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $139 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Akron?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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.