Ryan Carrigan

Here’s the short answer: Flat-fee moving companies give you an upfront price that won’t change unless you add items or services. Safeway Moving, American Van Lines, and International Van Lines are our top picks, based on moveBuddha’s reviews of 4,500+ moving companies. Below, we compare seven flat-fee movers and explain what to look for, plus […]

Here’s the quick answer: Allied Van Lines is our pick for the best office movers overall, with 100+ years of commercial moving experience and in-house IT, modular furniture, and records services. Safeway Moving is best for after-hours office moves thanks to 24/7/365 scheduling, and American Van Lines is the most experienced mover with in-house crews. […]

Here’s the quick answer: The best cheap moving truck rentals are Budget for discounts, Penske for one-way moves with unlimited miles, and U-Haul for availability, with local trucks starting at $19.95 plus mileage. Home Depot works for quick local jobs, and Enterprise suits business rentals. This guide compares prices, truck sizes, fees, and discounts so […]

Here’s the bottom line: Budget Truck Rental is our top pick for low prices, followed by Penske for unlimited one-way miles, Enterprise for truck variety, The Home Depot for quick local jobs, and U-Haul for nationwide coverage. U-Haul in-town trucks start at $19.95 per day plus mileage, while Penske includes unlimited miles on every one-way […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Portland, OR → Sacramento, CA Greg G.July 2023Bravo Moving I was quoted $4,400 One-bedroom apartment (650 sq ft) I actually paid $4,400 $0 over my original quote Distance 584 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared four quotes before I hired Bravo Moving for my Oregon to California move. […]

Here’s the quick answer: The best moving companies for seniors are Safeway Moving, American Van Lines, Mayzlin Relocation, North American Van Lines, and U-Pack, based on moveBuddha’s research on 4,500+ movers. North American Van Lines offers the biggest senior discount we found: 40% – 65% off for Senior Citizens League members. This guide compares senior […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Phoenix, AZ to Philadelphia, PA Carrie W.January 20231-800-PACK-RAT I was quoted $4,298 830 cubic feet, plus six months of storage I actually paid $5,550 +$1,252 to finish the delivery myself Distance 2,345 mi Long-distance, interstate I compared five container quotes before I hired 1-800-PACK-RAT for my Phoenix […]

Better Moves Project · as told to moveBuddha Tarzana, CA → Beaverton, OR Shiri W.June 2023U-Pack ReloCube I was quoted $2,540 Two ReloCubes, 575 cubic feet I actually paid $2,540 Exactly my quote, $3,960 with labor Distance 955 mi Delivered in five days I compared four quotes for my California to Oregon move, and they […]

Quick answer: Safeway Moving, American Van Lines, and North American Van Lines are the best moving companies of 2026, and Safeway and American Van Lines are both moveBuddha Certified. We ranked them after reviewing 4,500+ movers on a 72-point rating system. Use the reviews and comparison tables below to narrow your options, then compare quotes […]