($1,000+) Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,664-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Salt Lake City, Utah, with prices running from $2,529 - $10,502. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,072 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Detroit and Salt Lake City are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Detroit movers tend to run around $248 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Detroit to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,529 - $5,324
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,334 - $7,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,266 - $10,502

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 Detroit to Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

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 Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,573 and $5,552. 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 Detroit runs about $85/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Detroit to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,573 - $2,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $4,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,612 - $5,552

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $725 in Detroit, MI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $155 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Salt Lake City, UT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Detroit to Salt Lake City?

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 Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT

A rental truck for this 1,664-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Salt Lake City, Utah, costs between $1,000 and $2,852. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $549 - $627
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Detroit to Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,000 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,071 - $2,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,377 - $2,852

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Detroit, Michigan, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $725.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $549 - $627 for the 1,664-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 $62 and $337, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 1,664-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $311 - $466.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

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 Detroit, MI to Salt Lake City, UT

If you're moving a larger household from Detroit, Michigan, 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 Salt Lake City, Utah.

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 $1,532 and $3,060.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Detroit to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,356

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 Detroit, Michigan, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $725.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Salt Lake City?

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. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. 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: Detroit, MI vs Salt Lake City, UT

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