($522+) Birmingham, AL to Cleveland, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Cleveland, OH

For the 711-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,660 and $8,862. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $256 - $1,708 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Birmingham generally start around $310 plus $175 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $4,780
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,362 - $5,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,191 - $8,862

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 Cleveland.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Cleveland, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cleveland, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Cleveland, OH

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,083 and $3,505. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Birmingham runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,863 - $3,505

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $598 in Birmingham, AL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $64 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $128 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Cleveland, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham to Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 711 miles from Birmingham, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, running $565 - $1,525. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $193 - $221
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Cleveland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,050
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $557 - $1,211
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,525

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 $64 and $299.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $128.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $193 and $221 for the 711-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 $598 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Birmingham, Alabama, to Cleveland, Ohio, 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 $1,169 and $2,289.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $947 - $1,717
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,565 - $2,945

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $64 - $128 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $598.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Cleveland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Birmingham, AL vs Cleveland, OH

Day-to-day costs in Cleveland are close to what you're used to in Birmingham: cost of living index of 83 versus 87, with average rent of $1,295/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 33/100 and 38.36/100 in Birmingham versus 57/100 and 36.59/100 in Cleveland.