($456+) Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 551-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Salt Lake City, Utah, with costs ranging from $1,654 - $9,430. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $316 - $2,108. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Billings and Salt Lake City. Local movers in Billings typically start around $259 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,654 - $4,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,478 - $6,672
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,453 - $9,430

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 Billings to Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings 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 Billings to Salt Lake City?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,066 and $3,419. 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 Billings typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,066 - $1,791
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,419

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $158 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Salt Lake City, UT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $738 in Billings, MT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Billings 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 Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT

Truck rentals from Billings, Montana, to Salt Lake City, Utah, range from $446 - $1,249 for the 551-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $185 - $211
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $446 - $838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $511 - $1,005
• 4+ bedrooms: $594 - $1,249

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Billings, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $738.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $185 - $211 for the 551-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 $63 and $343, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night for hotel stops on the 551-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $316 - $474.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Billings 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 Billings, MT to Salt Lake City, UT

For larger DIY moves from Billings, Montana, 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 Salt Lake City, Utah.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,022 and $2,000.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $896 - $1,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,022 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,553

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 $79 and $158.
• 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 Billings, Montana, for roughly five hours typically average $738.

What are the best freight companies from Billings 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. Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, 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: Billings, MT 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 Billings 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.