($543+) Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers for the 709-mile relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,628 and $8,097. 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 $272 - $1,816, 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 Dayton typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $4,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $6,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,109 - $8,097

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 Dayton to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services 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 Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,137 and $3,576. 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 Dayton costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $1,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,576

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, 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 $636 in Dayton, OH. 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 Dayton to Minneapolis?

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 Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 709-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $538 and $1,394. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $205 - $234
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $538 - $1,030
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $586 - $1,139
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,394

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 $68 and $318.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $205 and $234 for the 709-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 $636 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Dayton, OH to Minneapolis, MN

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 Dayton, Ohio, to Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 $1,058 and $2,180.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $966 - $1,805
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,461 - $2,747

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 $68 and $136.
• 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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $636.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH vs Minneapolis, MN

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