($232+) Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, costs between $812 and $5,082. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 208-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $398 - $2,652, 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 Washington DC and Virginia Beach. For a rough baseline, movers based in Washington DC tend to start around $180 plus $85/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 Washington DC to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $812 - $3,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,442 - $4,160
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,826 - $5,082

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 Washington DC to Virginia Beach.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Virginia Beach, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC to Virginia Beach?

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

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.

How much do local movers cost in Washington DC, MD?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Washington DC to Virginia Beach with a local mover averages $1,499 - $4,326. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Washington DC, MD can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $849 and $2,404. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Washington DC costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Washington DC to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $849 - $1,504
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,093 - $1,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,404

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 Washington DC, MD, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $928, 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 $99 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $199 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Washington DC, MD, and Virginia Beach, VA, 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 Washington DC to Virginia Beach?

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 Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA

A rental truck for this 208-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, costs between $227 and $598. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $88 - $100
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Washington DC to Virginia Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $227 - $426
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $244 - $478
• 4+ bedrooms: $317 - $598

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $86 and $431 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $88 - $100 in fuel for the 208-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $928 in Washington DC, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC to Virginia Beach?

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 Washington DC, MD to Virginia Beach, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Washington DC, Maryland, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $867 and $1,570.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Washington DC to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $764 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $867 - $1,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,102 - $1,903

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Washington DC, Maryland, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $928.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $199 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Virginia Beach?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD vs Virginia Beach, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Virginia Beach, side by side with Washington DC 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.