($923+) Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,392-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Providence, Rhode Island, with costs ranging from $2,361 - $10,299. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,156. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Providence. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,361 - $5,629
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,105 - $6,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,415 - $10,299

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 Minneapolis to Providence.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Minneapolis to Providence?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,376 and $4,625. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Minneapolis typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Minneapolis to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,438
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,360 - $4,625

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 Minneapolis, MN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $755, 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 $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $162 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Minneapolis, MN, and Providence, RI, 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 Minneapolis to Providence?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI

A rental truck for this 1,392-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Providence, Rhode Island, costs between $870 and $2,566. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $477 - $546
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Minneapolis to Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $870 - $1,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $2,082
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,566

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $755.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $477 - $546 for the 1,392-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 $65 and $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 1,392-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $485.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Providence?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Providence, RI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Providence, Rhode Island, 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 $1,375 and $2,954.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,427
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,375 - $2,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,888 - $3,931

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $755.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $162 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Providence?

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: Minneapolis, MN vs Providence, RI

Good news for your budget: Providence isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Minneapolis. Cost of living index runs 109 there against 107 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 71/100 and 43.94/100 here versus 76/100 and 50.16/100 there.