($452+) Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,229 and $7,618. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 529-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $288 - $1,920, 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 Raleigh and Akron. For a rough baseline, movers based in Raleigh tend to start around $226 plus $93/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 Raleigh to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,229 - $3,993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,083 - $4,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,839 - $7,618

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 Raleigh to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Raleigh to Akron?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $995 and $3,145. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Raleigh typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Raleigh to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,801 - $3,145

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Akron, OH, 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 $672 in Raleigh, NC. 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 Raleigh to Akron?

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 Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 529 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Akron, Ohio, running $438 - $1,128. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $162 - $185
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Raleigh to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $438 - $872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $492 - $945
• 4+ bedrooms: $601 - $1,128

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 $72 and $336.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $144.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $162 and $185 for the 529-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 $672 for 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh to Akron?

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 Raleigh, NC to Akron, OH

For larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Akron, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $989 and $2,014.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $932 - $1,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $989 - $2,014
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,427 - $2,464

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $72 - $144 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, typically costs $672.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Akron, OH

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