($629+) Lexington, KY to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Irving, TX

Full-service movers for the 887-mile relocation from Lexington, Kentucky, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,952 and $8,971. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $284 - $1,892, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Lexington typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $5,094
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,489 - $6,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,174 - $8,971

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 Irving.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Irving, TX

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,197 and $4,026. 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 Lexington runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,435 - $2,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,026

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Lexington, KY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $662, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $71 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $142 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lexington, KY, and Irving, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Irving?

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 Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 887-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Irving, Texas, costs between $648 and $1,732. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $267 - $305
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $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 Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $658 - $1,341
• 4+ bedrooms: $876 - $1,732

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 $71 and $331.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $267 and $305 for the 887-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 $662 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 Irving?

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 Irving, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Irving, Texas, 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 $1,148 and $2,436.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,436
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,067

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 $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about five hours typically runs $662.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Irving?

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 Irving, TX

Lexington and Irving land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 91 in Lexington and 100 in Irving, and rent tracks closely too ($1,345/mo vs. $1,606/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (90 vs 45) and safety scores (49.12 vs 68.36) come out about the same too.