The Best Long-Distance Movers in Paris, KY
The best long-distance mover in Paris is Wildcat Moving LLC (4.66/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Kentucky, per moveBuddha's analysis of 28 Kentucky movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Paris?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Paris residents moving out of Kentucky are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Paris for in-state moves?
Wildcat Moving LLC (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Paris-based mover for long-distance moves within Kentucky, followed by Vincent Fister Inc. (4.58/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.56/5). Of the 7 intrastate-capable movers serving Paris, 7 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Paris are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Paris but stay within Kentucky:
- Wildcat Moving LLC: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- Vincent Fister Inc.: 4.58 out of 5 stars
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK: 4.56 out of 5 stars
- Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc.: 4.48 out of 5 stars
- From Here To There, LLC: 4.44 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Wildcat Moving LLC has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Wildcat Moving LLC has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 321 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.8.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Wildcat Moving LLC.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Wildcat Moving LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Alex C. and Artem were fantastic. This was easily the smoothest, most efficient, and careful move I've ever had. They never stopped moving and worked seamlessly as a team."
"We had a great experience with Wildcat Moving! The whole process was super smooth, and the team was awesome. Movers showed up right on time, worked quickly, and were really careful with all our stuff."
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Vincent Fister Inc. has been in business for 73 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like international moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Vincent Fister Inc. has about 85% positive reviews across roughly 232 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.9.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Vincent Fister Inc..
Customer service 4.7
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Vincent Fister Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Chris and his team were wonderful. They were right on time and made the delivery easy on me. They put everything exactly where I directed. They went out of their way to see that I was pleased with their service."
"Dominic and his team arrived on time and were so incredibly efficient. Although they packed everything in our 3 BR/2.5 BA condo in what seemed like record time, they packed everything with care - all of our belongings arrived safely at our new place."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has been in business for 20 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK has about 86% positive reviews across roughly 236 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 2.3.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from TWO MEN AND A TRUCK.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Office staff was quick to set everything up and answer all my questions. The guys arrived promptly and did a very thorough job. They were careful, polite and professional. No damages anywhere. Highly recommend and will use them for every move!"
"Anthony and Eric helped us load our truck and they were simply awesome. Easy doing, super friendly, thorough and careful with all our furniture. Outstanding experience!"
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. has been in business for 38 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 72 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc..
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. emphasizes clear communication, careful handling, and visibility during transit through shipment tracking.
Recent reviews
"This was my first experience with a moving company, and I could not be more pleased with the service offered by Saunier. Tommy was very professional during the whole process and very accurate with his estimates. On moving day, the guys were very punctual, and did not disappoint. They were in and out in just a couple of hours. Mike, Carlos, and David really made light work of oddity of items they were asked to move. Saunier made this interstate move a breeze! Highly recommended."
"Our move with Saunier moving was smooth and quick! I highly recommend Tommy and his team. They were able to help us with boxes and moving everything to our new house with so much ease. The moving team was professional, focused, and hard working!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. From Here To There, LLC has been in business for 6 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. From Here To There, LLC has about 98% positive reviews across roughly 224 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from From Here To There, LLC.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. From Here To There, LLC emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Jyre and Donnie were super professional and communicative. They were quick, efficient, and handled my belongings carefully. Will absolutely call them again for future moves!"
"The movers arrived on time and were polite, friendly, and professional. They wasted no time disassembling things and carefully packing the truck like a Tetris game! Highly recommend From Here to There; the moving service I received was excellent."
What add-on services do Paris movers offer?
Not every mover in Paris offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 7 Paris movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 57.14% of Paris movers, compared to 39.29% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 42.86% of Paris movers, compared to 32.14% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 28.57% of Paris movers, compared to 17.86% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 100.0% of Paris movers, compared to 85.71% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Hot tub relocation: offered by 14.29% of Paris movers, compared to 14.29% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 85.71% of Paris movers, compared to 75.0% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Paris's cost of living.
Does Paris have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 4 of 7 Paris movers (57.14%), compared to 39.29% statewide and 45.83% nationally. Vincent Fister Inc. (4.58/5) and Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. (4.48/5) rate highest for art handling in Paris. Per-piece handling runs $41 to $410, with custom crates adding $123 to $164 per item.
| Art handling in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 4 of 7 (57.14%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 11 of 28 (39.29%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Paris art movers | Vincent Fister Inc., Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. |
| Per-piece handling fee | $41 to $410 |
| Custom crating per item | $123 to $164 |
UV exposure discolors pigments. Humidity shifts warp canvas and crack paint layers. Impact fractures damage sculpture and frames. Standard moving blankets address none of these risks adequately for high-value artwork. Archival packing materials and custom crates built to the dimensions of each piece are the professional standard for art moving. Verify the mover has documented experience with your specific media type before committing.
Does Paris have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 3 of 7 Paris movers (42.86%), compared to 32.14% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Wildcat Moving LLC (4.66/5) and TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.56/5) rate highest for junk removal in Paris. Standalone junk removal typically runs $123 to $410 per load.
| Junk removal in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 3 of 7 (42.86%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 9 of 28 (32.14%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Paris junk removal movers | Wildcat Moving LLC, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK |
| Typical cost per load | $123 to $410 |
| Single large item | $61 to $123 |
Bundling junk removal with a move is almost always cheaper than scheduling it as a separate service. Removing unwanted items before a mover arrives also reduces the billable weight of the shipment, which lowers the base moving cost on weight-based quotes.
Does Paris have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 2 of 7 Paris movers (28.57%), compared to 17.86% statewide and 23.87% nationally. Vincent Fister Inc. (4.58/5) and Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. (4.48/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Paris. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 2 of 7 (28.57%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 5 of 28 (17.86%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Paris providers | Vincent Fister Inc., Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without requiring a full-service packing contract. Professional packing adds $0.15 to $0.21 per pound on average to a move's total cost, so limiting crew packing to breakables is the most direct way to reduce that add-on while protecting the items with the highest in-transit breakage risk.
Does Paris have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 7 of 7 Paris movers (100.0%), compared to 85.71% statewide and 84.85% nationally. Wildcat Moving LLC (4.66/5) and Vincent Fister Inc. (4.58/5) rate highest for storage in Paris. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $211/month.
| Storage in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 7 of 7 (100.0%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 24 of 28 (85.71%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Paris storage movers | Wildcat Moving LLC, Vincent Fister Inc. |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $211 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $410 |
Storage-in-transit keeps belongings with the mover's network between pickup and delivery, avoiding the cost of a third-party facility transfer. At $0.50 per cubic foot per month, a standard 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) runs roughly $211 per month. For longer gaps, confirm whether the mover's valuation coverage remains active while items are in storage.
Does Paris have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
Hot tub relocation is available from 1 of 7 Paris movers (14.29%), compared to 14.29% statewide and 21.93% nationally. From Here To There, LLC (4.44/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Paris. Hot tub moves typically run $123 to $328 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 1 of 7 (14.29%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 4 of 28 (14.29%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Paris hot tub movers | From Here To There, LLC |
| Bundled with full-service move | $123 to $328 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $246 to $656 |
Empty weight for most hot tubs is 500 to 1,000 lbs. The unit must be fully drained, and electrical or plumbing disconnection may require a licensed contractor before the mover can load it. Narrow side-gate access or no direct truck access to the backyard can add a crane or shuttle relay fee. Get a site-specific quote that accounts for access conditions before committing to a price.
Does Paris have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 6 of 7 Paris movers (85.71%), compared to 75.0% statewide and 72.52% nationally. Wildcat Moving LLC (4.66/5) and Vincent Fister Inc. (4.58/5) rate highest for piano moving in Paris. A standalone piano move typically costs $656 to $2,870, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Paris | Details |
|---|---|
| Paris movers offering this | 6 of 7 (85.71%) |
| Kentucky statewide | 21 of 28 (75.0%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Paris piano movers | Wildcat Moving LLC, Vincent Fister Inc. |
| Upright piano | $656 to $1,230 |
| Baby grand piano | $984 to $2,050 |
| Grand piano | $1,476 to $2,870 |
Uprights weigh 400 to 800 lbs and grands top 1,200 lbs. Moving either without a piano board, padded blankets, and proper straps risks cracking the soundboard or snapping the legs, damage that a mover's standard released-value policy covers at just $0.60 per pound regardless of the instrument's value. Requesting full valuation coverage specifically for the piano is the most direct way to close that gap. For most moves, bundling piano service into a full-service household move costs less than a standalone piano carrier.
Who are the best movers in Paris for small long-distance moves?
Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. leads Paris's small-move providers with a 4.48/5 moveBuddha score, followed by From Here To There, LLC at 4.44/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Paris?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Paris. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Paris residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Paris?
3 of 7 Paris movers (42.86%) offer labor-only services, compared to 46.43% statewide and 54.55% nationally. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.56/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Paris, followed by Saunier Moving & Storage, Inc. (4.48/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Paris residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Paris moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Paris. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Paris?
Moving costs across Kentucky range from $329 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $126/hour) to $2,969 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Kentucky mover quotes. The table below shows Kentucky statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Paris will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
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| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Kentucky* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $329 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $455 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $732 |
| 3-bedroom home | $1,685 |
| 4-bedroom home | $1,932 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $2,969 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Kentucky. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Kentucky statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Paris?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Paris move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Paris, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Paris
Do long-distance movers in Paris need to be licensed?
Every mover handling a cross-state shipment from Paris must hold a valid US Department of Transportation number and maintain FMCSA registration. Of the 7 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Paris, 7 are licensed for interstate moves — and every company recommended on this page is among them. Verify any mover's credentials in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database.
Before your move, read the FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move guide to understand the consumer protections that apply once you sign with a licensed carrier.
Is a local mover or a national mover better for leaving Paris?
Local movers in Paris are the most affordable option for moves that stay within Kentucky. Of the 7 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Paris, 7 are licensed for interstate routes and average $140/hour. The top-rated options are highlighted on this page.
When a move crosses out of Kentucky, national movers with dedicated long-distance networks often handle the logistics more smoothly, though at a premium over local rates.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Paris?
The cheapest moving window in Paris is late fall through early winter. Average lows of 23°F, combined with school schedules and the holiday season, suppress demand and keep mover capacity high. Movers are most open to rate negotiation during this period. For anyone with scheduling flexibility, a November or December move date is the single most reliable way to lower your total cost.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Paris?
When cost is the priority, a DIY move out of Paris is almost always the winner, particularly for moves within 50 miles. Rental trucks and moving containers save roughly 30% compared to full-service movers on equivalent routes, according to moveBuddha's data. The most economical options are a rental truck like U-Haul or a moving container like PODS. For more savings strategies on longer moves, see the cheapest ways to move out of state.