($564+) St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 751-mile move from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cleveland, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,809 - $8,352. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $283 - $1,888. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Paul and Cleveland. Local movers in St. Paul typically start around $243 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. Paul to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,809 - $4,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $5,864
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,321 - $8,352

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 St. Paul to Cleveland.

Specialty moving services from St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of St. Paul movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cleveland, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Paul to Cleveland?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

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 St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH

Moving containers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,074 and $3,743. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Cleveland. If you go over that window, storage in St. Paul adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Paul to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,652
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,905 - $3,743

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Paul, MN and Cleveland, OH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $661 in St. Paul, MN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $142 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers St. Paul to Cleveland?

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 St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH

Plan on $570 - $1,588 for a rental moving truck on the 751-mile route from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cleveland, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $226 - $258
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Paul daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Paul to Cleveland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $570 - $1,092
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $584 - $1,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,588

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $226 - $258 for the 751-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 St. Paul, Minnesota, for about 5 hours typically costs around $661.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 751-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $142 per night, adding $283 - $425 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $283.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Paul to Cleveland?

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 St. Paul, MN to Cleveland, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Cleveland, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $850 and $2,121.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. Paul to Cleveland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,884
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,080 - $2,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,509 - $2,878

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Paul, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $661.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 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 St. Paul to Cleveland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: St. Paul, MN vs Cleveland, OH

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