($667+) Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 998-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, with prices running from $2,270 - $8,300. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $293 - $1,952 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chattanooga and Providence are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chattanooga movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,270 - $4,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,641 - $6,166
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,437 - $8,300

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 Chattanooga to Providence.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chattanooga to Providence?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,184 and $4,102. 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 Chattanooga typically runs around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chattanooga to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,311
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,602 - $3,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,102

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 $683 in Chattanooga, 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 $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 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 Providence, RI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Providence?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI

Plan on $653 - $1,828 for a rental moving truck on the 998-mile route from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $310 - $354
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga to Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $653 - $1,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,828

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $683.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $310 - $354 for the 998-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $317, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night for hotel stops on the 998-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $293 - $439.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga to Providence?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Providence, RI

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island. 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 $1,181 and $2,595.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,076 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,181 - $2,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,183

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $683.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Providence?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Providence, RI

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