($595+) Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 815-mile relocation from Detroit, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,849 and $8,789. 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 $260 - $1,736, 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 Detroit typically charge a base rate around $248 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,849 - $4,725
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,641 - $6,194
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,193 - $8,789

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 Detroit to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking 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 Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,073 and $3,729. 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 Detroit costs roughly $85/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,915
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,889 - $3,729

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $65 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $130 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Montgomery, AL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $608 in Detroit, MI. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Detroit to Montgomery?

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 Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 815 miles from Detroit, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $590 - $1,586. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $225 - $257
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $590 - $1,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $611 - $1,374
• 4+ bedrooms: $781 - $1,586

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $225 - $257 for the 815-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 Detroit, Michigan, for about 5 hours typically costs around $608.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 815-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $130 per night, adding $260 - $391 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $260.

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

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 Detroit, MI to Montgomery, AL

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 Detroit, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama. 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 $1,149 and $2,400.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,400
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,543 - $2,894

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $65 and $130.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Detroit, Michigan, for roughly five hours typically average $608.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Montgomery?

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. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. 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: Detroit, MI vs Montgomery, AL

Detroit and Montgomery land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 92 in Detroit and 79 in Montgomery, and rent tracks closely too ($1,250/mo vs. $1,200/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (51 vs 26) and safety scores (27.08 vs 34.75) come out about the same too.