($661+) Knoxville, TN to Providence, RI Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 886-mile relocation from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $2,115 and $8,117. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $296 - $1,976, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Knoxville typically charge a base rate around $170 plus $113 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,115 - $5,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,515 - $6,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,435 - $8,117

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 Knoxville to Providence.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Providence?

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 Knoxville, TN to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,174 and $3,871. 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 Providence. If you go over that window, storage in Knoxville adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,450 - $3,075
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,111 - $3,871

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Knoxville, TN and Providence, RI. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $692 in Knoxville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $148 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Providence, RI

Truck rentals from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Providence, Rhode Island, range from $610 - $1,715 for the 886-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $279 - $318
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $610 - $1,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $665 - $1,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $894 - $1,715

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $74 and $346.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $148.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $279 and $318 for the 886-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $692 for 2 movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Providence, RI

For larger DIY moves from Knoxville, 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 Providence, Rhode Island.

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 $1,136 and $2,413.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,047 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,252

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Knoxville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $692.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $148 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 Knoxville to Providence?

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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, 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: Knoxville, 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 Knoxville 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.