($1,214+) Nashville, TN to Reno, NV Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Reno, NV

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,143-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, with costs ranging from $2,706 - $12,817. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,212. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Nashville and Reno. Local movers in Nashville typically start around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,706 - $5,729
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,701 - $8,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,083 - $12,817

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 Nashville to Reno.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Reno, NV

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Reno, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Reno?

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 Nashville, TN to Reno, NV

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $1,779 and $6,113. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Nashville typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Reno:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,779 - $3,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,348 - $4,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $6,113

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 $774 in Nashville, TN. 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 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 Reno, NV, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Reno?

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 Nashville, TN to Reno, NV

Renting a moving truck for the 2,143-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada, costs between $1,239 and $3,668, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $754 - $862
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Reno based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,239 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,328 - $2,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,668

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $754 - $862 for the 2,143-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $774.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,143-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $166 per night, adding $332 - $498 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $332.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Reno?

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 Nashville, TN to Reno, NV

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Nashville, Tennessee, to Reno, Nevada. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,843 and $3,654.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $3,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,843 - $3,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,381 - $5,190

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 Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $774.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $83 and $166 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Reno?

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.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Reno, NV

Nashville and Reno land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 105 in Nashville and 119 in Reno, and rent tracks closely too ($1,971/mo vs. $1,700/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (96 vs 40) and safety scores (50.9 vs 53.74) come out about the same too.