($687+) Dayton, OH to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 943-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Fargo, North Dakota, with costs ranging from $2,066 - $8,977. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $253 - $1,688. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dayton and Fargo. Local movers in Dayton typically start around $330 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,066 - $4,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,644 - $6,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,305 - $8,977

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 Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fargo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Dayton, OH to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,126 and $3,807. 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 Dayton typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,067
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,479 - $2,872
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $3,807

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $63 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $127 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $591 in Dayton, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Fargo, ND, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Dayton to Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

Renting a moving truck for the 943-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $668 and $1,808, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $253 - $289
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,808

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $253 - $289 for the 943-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 Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $591.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 943-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $127 per night, adding $253 - $380 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $42 and $253.

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

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 Fargo, ND

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 Fargo, North Dakota. 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 $1,244 and $2,468.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,015

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 $63 and $127.
• 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 $591.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Fargo?

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. 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 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: Dayton, OH vs Fargo, ND

Good news for your budget: Fargo isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Dayton. Cost of living index runs 91 there against 80 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 - 45/100 and 40.68/100 here versus 45/100 and 56.17/100 there.