($393+) Nashville, TN to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Akron, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $1,223 and $8,257. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 504-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $286 - $1,908, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Nashville and Akron. For a rough baseline, movers based in Nashville tend to start around $275 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,223 - $3,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,082 - $5,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,712 - $8,257

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 Nashville to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Akron, 64% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Akron?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers 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 Nashville, TN to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $937 and $3,042. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Nashville runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,189 - $2,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,042

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $668 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Akron, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Akron?

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 Nashville, TN to Akron, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 504-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $393 and $1,085, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $153 - $175
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $393 - $721
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $419 - $883
• 4+ bedrooms: $527 - $1,085

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $153 - $175 for the 504-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $668.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 504-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $143 per night, adding $286 - $429 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $286.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Akron?

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 Nashville, TN to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Akron, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $859 and $1,893.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,481
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $922 - $1,893
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,433

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 $72 - $143 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $668.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Akron?

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.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Akron, OH

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

Our take

For a move from Nashville, TN, to Akron, OH, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,223 for a studio to $8,257 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 504-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $937 - $3,042. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $393 - $1,085, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,082 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Goodyear and Signet Jewelers.