($511+) Lexington, KY to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Yonkers, NY

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 724-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Yonkers, New York, with prices running from $1,696 - $8,097. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $352 - $2,348 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lexington and Yonkers are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lexington movers tend to run around $197 as a base rate plus $70/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $4,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,413 - $6,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,109 - $8,097

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 Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Yonkers, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $1,072 and $3,434. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Lexington typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $1,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,589
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,900 - $3,434

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 $822 in Lexington, KY. 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 $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $176 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 Yonkers, NY, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Yonkers?

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 Yonkers, NY

A rental truck for this 724-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Yonkers, New York, costs between $565 and $1,394. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $568 - $1,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,394

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 $88 and $411.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $176.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $270 and $309 for the 724-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 $822 for 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Yonkers, NY

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 Lexington, Kentucky, to Yonkers, New York. 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 $1,113 and $2,158.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,158
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,476 - $2,832

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 $822.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $88 - $176 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 Yonkers?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs Yonkers, NY

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