($598+) Lexington, KY to Burlington, VT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Burlington, VT

Hiring full-service movers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $2,095 and $8,544. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 881-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $298 - $1,988, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Lexington and Burlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Lexington tend to start around $197 plus $70/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,095 - $4,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $6,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,218 - $8,544

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 Burlington.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Burlington, VT

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Burlington, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Lexington, KY to Burlington, VT

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Burlington, Vermont, cost between $1,186 and $3,755. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Lexington costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $3,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $3,755

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 $696 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $149 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 Burlington, VT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

A rental truck for this 881-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Burlington, Vermont, costs between $604 and $1,698. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $279 - $318
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Burlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $604 - $1,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $665 - $1,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $876 - $1,698

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $696.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $279 - $318 for the 881-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $323, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night for hotel stops on the 881-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $298 - $447.

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

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 Burlington, VT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Burlington, Vermont, 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 $1,172 and $2,318.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,318
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $2,943

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 $75 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about five hours typically runs $696.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Burlington?

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 Burlington, VT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Burlington, 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.