($667+) Memphis, TN to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Norfolk, VA

Full-service movers for the 917-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $2,103 and $8,889. 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 $264 - $1,760, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,103 - $5,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,722 - $6,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,239 - $8,889

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Norfolk, VA

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

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,128 and $4,036. 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 Norfolk. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,088
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $2,990
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,036

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $66 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $132 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Norfolk, VA, 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 $616 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 Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Truck rentals from Memphis, Tennessee, to Norfolk, Virginia, range from $648 - $1,805 for the 917-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $257 - $293
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $680 - $1,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $861 - $1,805

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $257 - $293 for the 917-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 Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $616.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 917-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $132 per night, adding $264 - $396 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $44 and $264.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

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 Norfolk, Virginia.

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 $1,257 and $2,392.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $1,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,257 - $2,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,167

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 $66 - $132 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $616.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Memphis and Norfolk land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 86 in Memphis and 91 in Norfolk, and rent tracks closely too ($1,299/mo vs. $1,500/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (35 vs 46) and safety scores (22.51 vs 41.9) come out about the same too.