($795+) Memphis, TN to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Providence, RI

Hiring full-service movers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, costs between $2,316 and $9,760. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,276-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $286 - $1,904, 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 Memphis and Providence. For a rough baseline, movers based in Memphis tend to start around $334 plus $125/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 Memphis to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,316 - $5,309
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,862 - $6,790
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,276 - $9,760

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 Providence.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,384 and $4,675. 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 Memphis runs about $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,425
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,591
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,372 - $4,675

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 $666, 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 $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $143 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Memphis, TN, and Providence, RI, 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 Providence?

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 Providence, RI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,276-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, costs between $829 and $2,294, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $442
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $914 - $1,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,294

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $666.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $387 - $442 for the 1,276-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 $309, 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 1,276-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $286 - $428.

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

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 Providence, RI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,414 and $2,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,205
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,414 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,814

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 $71 and $143.
• 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 $666.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Providence?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Providence, RI

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