($995+) Lexington, KY to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Billings, MT

For the 1,618-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Billings, Montana, full-service movers cost between $2,336 and $10,875. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $278 - $1,852 (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 Lexington generally start around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,336 - $5,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,190 - $7,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,728 - $10,875

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 Lexington to Billings.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington to Billings?

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 Lexington, KY to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,476 and $5,453. 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 Lexington typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lexington to Billings:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,476 - $2,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,963 - $3,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,598 - $5,453

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 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 $648 in Lexington, KY, 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 Billings, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Billings?

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 Lexington, KY to Billings, MT

Plan on $975 - $2,666 for a rental moving truck on the 1,618-mile route from Lexington, Kentucky, to Billings, Montana. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $477 - $545
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lexington to Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $975 - $1,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,364
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,398 - $2,666

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Lexington, Kentucky, usually costs about $648 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,618-mile drive falls between $477 and $545, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $46 and $278 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington to Billings?

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 Lexington, KY to Billings, MT

For larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, 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 Billings, Montana.

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 $1,525 and $2,978.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,408 - $2,472
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,099 - $4,363

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lexington, Kentucky, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $648.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $139 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Billings?

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. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC 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: Lexington, KY vs Billings, MT

Day-to-day costs in Billings are close to what you're used to in Lexington: cost of living index of 95 versus 91, with average rent of $1,300/mo compared to $1,345/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 90/100 and 49.12/100 in Lexington versus 35/100 and 50.37/100 in Billings.