What Is The Cost To Move in Mobile, AL

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2023 · 5 min read

When it comes to saving money on a move, comparing all the options is the best way to keep costs low.

Here are the 3 primary options when moving locally in Mobile.

Hire an Mobile moving company
Rent a moving truck
Rent a portable moving container

Below we lay out the cost for each of these local moving options.

If you're coming from outside the greater Mobile area, check these popular routes for moving to Mobile and use the long distance move calculator to estimate costs.

Average cost to hire a moving company in Mobile, AL

Hiring a full-service moving company is definitely the most convenient option, but you should consider the cost to decide whether hiring a company to do all the heavy lifting is worth it or not.

So let's examine exactly how much the average Mobile moving company is going to charge.

Home Size	Avg. Total Cost	Cost/hour	# of Movers	# Hours
Studio	$561	$209	2 movers	3 hours
1 Bedroom	$770	$209	2 movers	4 hours
2 Bedroom	$1,231	$293	3 movers	5 hours
3 Bedroom	$2,812	$410	4 movers	8 hours
4 Bedroom	$3,222	$410	4 movers	9 hours
5+ Bedroom	$4,944	$574	5 movers	10 hours

Remember, these are just averages meant to give you a general idea on move pricing. Rates can vary depending on the moving company you choose to hire and the specific needs of your move.

Best Moving Companies in Mobile, AL

Our team of analysts has spent thousands of hours cross-referencing license data, insurance data, online reviews, and hundreds of other data points to find you the best local moving companies in Mobile.

Company	Quote	Rating	Contact
Two Men and a Truck	Get A Quote	4.66 overall rating	260 Commerce Boulevard, Athens, GA, 30606 (706) 391-5009
Griner Moving Services	Get A Quote	4.42 overall rating	2785 Macmae Dr, Mobile, AL, 36606 (251) 451-9446
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving	Get A Quote	4.42 overall rating	23040 McAuliffe Dr, Loxley, AL, 36551 (251) 317-9598

Visit our Best Movers in Mobile page to see a complete list of moving companies, including hourly rates, services, and reviews.

Ask your mover

Places like high-rises and managed apartments will often require a copy of your mover's insurance and elevator reservation on moving day.
Check ahead with any neighborhood, community, or HOA rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
Make sure to check with the City of Mobile for details about parking permits and restrictions that you should know about before your move to the city.
To ensure that in-state movers operate safely and reliably, moving companies in Alabama must have a registration number issued by the Alabama Public Service Commission (APSC).
Movers assume liability at 60 cents (or less) per-pound per item. Thus, a lightweight five-pound item valued at $500 only pays out $3, if it's lost or damaged. Some moving companies offer expanded valuations, such as declared value or lump sum value protection, which offers a step up from released value protection. You may inquire about these options with your preferred moving company.

Work with your movers to ensure all these items are taken care of before moving day.

Average cost to rent a moving truck in Mobile, AL

You'll definitely have to break a sweat, but moving truck rentals in Mobile will absolutely be easier on your wallet.

Here's how the costs break down:

Base Cost: $19 - $39 per day
Mileage Fee: $0.59 - $0.89 per mile
Fuel Cost: Dependent on driving distance.
Truck Coverage: $20 - $55 based on coverage level
Parking Permit (if necessary): Make sure to check with the City of Mobile for details about parking permits and restrictions that you should know about before your move to the city.
Equipment Costs (optional): Dolly, straps, blankets

The total cost to rent a truck will depend on how far a distance you drive the truck, how many days you have the truck rented and a number of additional costs like insurance, parking, moving equipment rentals and more.

Average cost to rent a moving container in Mobile, AL

The containers are delivered, you load everything into them, the company picks it up, and it gets put in storage until you're ready for everything to be delivered to your new place.

Naturally, the advantage here is storage. These things will buy you time if you end up with a weird gap between leases.

Here's roughly what it's gonna cost:

Storage Fee: $79.95 per 30 days
Initial Delivery: $74.0
Final Delivery Fee: $92.0
Damage Coverage: $10 - $350 based on coverage level
Parking Permit (if necessary): Make sure to check with the City of Mobile for details about parking permits and restrictions that you should know about before your move to the city.
Door Lock (if necessary): $10 - $15
Equipment Costs (if necessary): Dolly, straps, blankets (optional)

So, storing everything in a one-bedroom will end up costing somewhere around $256 - $636 door to door. Still, you might want to factor in a little extra in case you end up paying for labor.

Each large container holds about 3 rooms until it's completely full. You might end up needing more containers, but keep in mind that your cost will essentially double with each container you add.