($532+) Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Hiring full-service movers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $1,628 and $8,693. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 707-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $287 - $1,912, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Cincinnati and Minneapolis. For a rough baseline, movers based in Cincinnati tend to start around $250 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $4,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,413 - $6,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,277 - $8,693

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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Cincinnati movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota beyond this list.

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 Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,062 and $3,682. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Cincinnati typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,461 - $2,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, 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 $669 in Cincinnati, OH. 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 Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

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 Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Plan on $548 - $1,423 for a rental moving truck on the 707-mile route from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $215 - $246
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cincinnati daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cincinnati to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $548 - $1,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $609 - $1,151
• 4+ bedrooms: $726 - $1,423

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $669.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $215 - $246 for the 707-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 $57 and $311, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night for hotel stops on the 707-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $287 - $430.

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

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 Cincinnati, OH to Minneapolis, MN

If you're moving a larger household from Cincinnati, 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 $1,058 and $2,289.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,491 - $2,832

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $72 - $143 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, typically costs $669.

What are the best freight companies from Cincinnati to Minneapolis?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Cincinnati, OH vs Minneapolis, MN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Minneapolis, side by side with Cincinnati 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.