($1,503+) Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV

For the 2,653-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Reno, Nevada, full-service movers cost between $2,555 and $12,004. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $330 - $2,200 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Philadelphia generally start around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,555 - $5,987
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,050 - $7,671
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,473 - $12,004

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 Philadelphia to Reno.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Reno, 80% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Reno?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $1,985 and $7,303. 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 Philadelphia costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Reno:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,985 - $3,701
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,623 - $5,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,651 - $7,303

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Reno, NV, 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 $770 in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia to Reno?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV

A rental truck for this 2,653-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Reno, Nevada, costs between $1,627 and $4,211. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $929 - $1,061
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Reno based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,627 - $2,913
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,227 - $4,211

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $358 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $929 - $1,061 in fuel for the 2,653-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $770 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Reno?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Reno, NV

For larger DIY moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 Reno, Nevada.

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 $2,099 and $4,290.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,768 - $3,501
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,099 - $4,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,808 - $5,784

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $83 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $770.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Reno?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Philadelphia, PA vs Reno, NV

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