($491+) Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY

Full-service movers for the 624-mile relocation from Jackson, Mississippi, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,576 and $8,851. 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 $246 - $1,640, 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 Jackson typically charge a base rate around $279 plus $127 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $4,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $5,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,143 - $8,851

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 Jackson to Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY

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

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,091 and $3,250. 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 Jackson typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,091 - $1,930
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,359 - $2,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,725 - $3,250

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jackson, MS and Lexington, KY. 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 $574 in Jackson, MS, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $62 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $123 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 Jackson to Lexington?

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 Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY

Truck rentals from Jackson, Mississippi, to Lexington, Kentucky, range from $505 - $1,249 for the 624-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $163 - $186
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Jackson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jackson to Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $505 - $916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $551 - $1,077
• 4+ bedrooms: $668 - $1,249

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 $62 and $287.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $123.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $163 and $186 for the 624-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 $574 for 2 movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Jackson, MS to Lexington, KY

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 Jackson, Mississippi, to Lexington, Kentucky. 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 $1,055 and $2,116.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $898 - $1,704
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,055 - $2,116
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,761

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jackson, Mississippi, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $574.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $62 - $123 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 Jackson to Lexington?

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. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services 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: Jackson, MS vs Lexington, KY

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