($861+) Philadelphia, PA to Oklahoma City, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Oklahoma City, OK

For the 1,383-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $2,227 and $9,521. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $290 - $1,936 (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 Oklahoma City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,227 - $4,800
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,756 - $6,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,056 - $9,521

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 Oklahoma City.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Oklahoma City, OK

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Oklahoma Trucking Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Philadelphia, PA to Oklahoma City, OK

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, cost between $1,320 and $4,914. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Oklahoma City. If you go over that window, storage in Philadelphia adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,320 - $2,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,336 - $4,914

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Philadelphia, PA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $678, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $73 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $145 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Philadelphia, PA, and Oklahoma City, OK, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Philadelphia to Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City, OK

A rental truck for this 1,383-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, costs between $915 and $2,492. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $426 - $487
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Oklahoma City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $915 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,008 - $1,941
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,492

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, usually costs about $678 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,383-mile drive falls between $426 and $487, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $290 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City, OK

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 $1,418 and $2,780.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $2,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $4,009

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $678.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $145 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Oklahoma City?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Philadelphia, PA vs Oklahoma City, OK

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Oklahoma City, 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.