($428+) Burlington, VT to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Burlington, VT to Akron, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 578-mile move from Burlington, Vermont, to Akron, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,532 - $9,229. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $299 - $1,992. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Burlington and Akron. Local movers in Burlington typically start around $594 as a base rate plus $200/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $4,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,266 - $6,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,048 - $9,229

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 Burlington to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Burlington, VT to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Burlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Akron, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio 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 Burlington, VT to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Burlington, Vermont, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $988 and $2,991. 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 Burlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $988 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,205 - $2,340
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $2,991

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $697 in Burlington, VT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Akron, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Akron, OH

Plan on $428 - $1,215 for a rental moving truck on the 578-mile route from Burlington, Vermont, to Akron, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $183 - $209
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Burlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $428 - $814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $490 - $938
• 4+ bedrooms: $630 - $1,215

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $183 and $209 for the 578-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $697 for 2 movers in Burlington, Vermont, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Burlington 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 Burlington, VT to Akron, OH

For larger DIY moves from Burlington, Vermont, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Akron, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $954 and $1,911.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $916 - $1,633
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $954 - $1,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,443

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Burlington, Vermont, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $697.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $149 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 Burlington to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Burlington, VT 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 Burlington 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

A move from Burlington, VT, to Akron, OH, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,532 - $9,229 on the 578-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $988 - $2,991, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $428 - $1,215. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,266 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Goodyear and Signet Jewelers.