($471+) Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH

For the 604-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Dayton, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,546 and $8,421. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $238 - $1,588 (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 Montgomery generally start around $462 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,546 - $4,457
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,215 - $6,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,268 - $8,421

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 Montgomery to Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Montgomery to Dayton?

Ohio Association of Movers membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Ohio, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,081 and $3,216. 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 Montgomery runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Montgomery to Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,081 - $1,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,721
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,725 - $3,216

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 $556 in Montgomery, 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 $60 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $119 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 Dayton, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Montgomery to Dayton?

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 Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH

A rental truck for this 604-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $486 and $1,236. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $153 - $174
• Daily insurance: $24/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Montgomery to Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $486 - $944
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $530 - $1,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $674 - $1,236

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $153 - $174 for the 604-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for about 5 hours typically costs around $556.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 604-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $119 per night, adding $238 - $357 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $40 and $238.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery to Dayton?

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 Montgomery, AL to Dayton, OH

For larger DIY moves from Montgomery, Alabama, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Dayton, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,119 and $2,033.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $954 - $1,721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,119 - $2,033
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,815

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $60 - $119 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, typically costs $556.

What are the best freight companies from Montgomery to Dayton?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. MAF Expedited Bhm Express (4/5 stars): MAF Expedited Bhm Express is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Montgomery, AL vs Dayton, OH

Good news for your budget: Dayton isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Montgomery. Cost of living index runs 80 there against 79 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 26/100 and 34.75/100 here versus 45/100 and 40.68/100 there.