($456+) Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 534-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Dayton, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,425 - $8,163. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $251 - $1,672. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Memphis and Dayton. Local movers in Memphis typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,425 - $4,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,166 - $5,738
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,876 - $8,163

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 Memphis to Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,025 and $3,370. 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 Memphis typically runs around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,617
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,370

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $63 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $125 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Dayton, 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 $585 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis to Dayton?

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 Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH

A rental truck for this 534-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $434 and $1,199. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $142 - $162
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $477 - $995
• 4+ bedrooms: $607 - $1,199

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $125 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 $54 and $272 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $142 - $162 in fuel for the 534-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $585 in Memphis, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Memphis, TN to Dayton, OH

For larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, 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 Dayton, 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 $1,051 and $2,014.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $941 - $1,657
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,051 - $2,014
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,344 - $2,593

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 Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $585.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $63 and $125 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Dayton?

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. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, 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: Memphis, TN vs Dayton, OH

Day-to-day costs in Dayton are close to what you're used to in Memphis: cost of living index of 80 versus 86, with average rent of $925/mo compared to $1,299/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis versus 45/100 and 40.68/100 in Dayton.