($598+) Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 850-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Wilmington, Delaware, with prices running from $1,924 - $8,450. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $281 - $1,876 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Birmingham and Wilmington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Birmingham movers tend to run around $310 as a base rate plus $175/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Birmingham to Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,924 - $4,787
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,539 - $6,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,280 - $8,450

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 Birmingham to Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wilmington, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Birmingham to Wilmington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,163 and $3,901. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Birmingham typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Birmingham to Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,806
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $3,901

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 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 $657 in Birmingham, AL, 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 Wilmington, DE, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham to Wilmington?

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 Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE

Plan on $591 - $1,610 for a rental moving truck on the 850-mile route from Birmingham, Alabama, to Wilmington, Delaware. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Birmingham to Wilmington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $875 - $1,610

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $70 and $328.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $141.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $254 and $290 for the 850-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $657 for 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham to Wilmington?

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 Birmingham, AL to Wilmington, DE

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Birmingham, Alabama, to Wilmington, Delaware. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,232 and $2,339.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,121

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $141.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly five hours typically average $657.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Wilmington?

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. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. 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: Birmingham, AL vs Wilmington, DE

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