($549+) Minneapolis, MN to Akron, OH Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 782-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Akron, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,823 - $7,880. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $290 - $1,932. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Akron. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,823 - $4,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,627
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,096 - $7,880

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 Minneapolis to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,107 and $3,542. 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 Minneapolis costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,743
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,542

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 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 $676 in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Akron, OH

Plan on $549 - $1,504 for a rental moving truck on the 782-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Akron, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $240 - $275
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $549 - $1,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $588 - $1,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $699 - $1,504

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $676.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $240 - $275 for the 782-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 $58 and $314, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 782-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $290 - $435.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Akron, OH

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 $1,116 and $2,024.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $930 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,468 - $2,667

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $676.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $145 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN, 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 $1,823 - $7,880 on the 782-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,107 - $3,542, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $549 - $1,504. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,347 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.