($1,394+) Portland, OR to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Dayton, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Oregon, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $2,961 and $14,535. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,359-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $326 - $2,176, 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 Dayton. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $278 plus $130/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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,961 - $6,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,347 - $9,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,407 - $14,535

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Dayton?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Portland, OR to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,830 and $6,397. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Dayton. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,830 - $3,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,487 - $5,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,094 - $6,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 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 $762 in Portland, OR, 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Dayton?

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, OR to Dayton, OH

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Dayton, Ohio, range from $1,422 - $4,093 for the 2,359-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $817 - $933
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $2,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $3,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,887 - $4,093

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $817 - $933 for the 2,359-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, Oregon, for about 5 hours typically costs around $762.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,359-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $326 - $490 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $326.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Dayton?

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, OR to Dayton, OH

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 Dayton, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,896 and $3,969.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $3,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,606 - $5,384

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $82 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for about five hours typically runs $762.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Dayton?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Dayton, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dayton, 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.