($605+) Reno, NV to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Billings, MT

For the 946-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Billings, Montana, full-service movers cost between $1,931 and $8,227. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $328 - $2,188 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Reno generally start around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,931 - $4,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,447 - $5,868
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,227 - $8,227

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 Reno to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Billings, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Billings?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Reno, NV to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,163 and $3,703. 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 Billings. If you go over that window, storage in Reno adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,155
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,703

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 Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $766, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Billings, MT, 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 Reno to Billings?

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 Reno, NV to Billings, MT

A rental truck for this 946-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Billings, Montana, costs between $605 and $1,722. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $329 - $376
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $605 - $1,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $700 - $1,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $853 - $1,722

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $329 - $376 for the 946-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 Reno, Nevada, for about 5 hours typically costs around $766.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 946-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $492 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Billings?

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 Reno, NV to Billings, MT

If you're moving a larger household from Reno, Nevada, 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 Billings, Montana.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,208 and $2,396.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,023

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 $82 and $164.
• 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 Reno, Nevada, for roughly five hours typically average $766.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Billings?

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.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Billings, MT

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

Our take

Full-service movers on the 946-mile route from Reno, NV, to Billings, MT, run $1,931 - $8,227 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,163 - $3,703, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $605 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,447, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Billings Clinic and First Interstate BancSystem.