($540+) Portland, ME to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Akron, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Maine, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,747 and $8,807. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 738-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $299 - $1,992, 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 Portland and Akron. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $382 plus $135/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 Portland to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,747 - $4,855
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,544 - $6,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,529 - $8,807

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 Portland to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland 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 Portland to Akron?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Portland, ME to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,043 and $3,451. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,043 - $1,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,451

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 Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $697, 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 $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $149 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Akron, OH, 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME to Akron, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 738 miles from Portland, Maine, to Akron, Ohio, running $540 - $1,348. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $234 - $267
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $540 - $1,005
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $567 - $1,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $715 - $1,348

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $234 - $267 for the 738-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 Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours typically costs around $697.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 738-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $299 - $448 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Maine, to Akron, Ohio, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,071 and $2,164.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,605
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,071 - $2,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,842

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 $75 and $149.
• 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 Portland, Maine, for roughly five hours typically average $697.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Akron?

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: Portland, ME 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 Portland 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

For a move from Portland, ME, to Akron, OH, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,747 for a studio to $8,807 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 738-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,043 - $3,451. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $540 - $1,348, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,544 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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