($579+) Memphis, TN to Richmond, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 825-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Richmond, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,937 - $8,367. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $269 - $1,792. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Memphis and Richmond. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,937 - $4,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,490 - $5,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,433 - $8,367

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,152 and $3,739. 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 Memphis runs about $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $1,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $2,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $3,739

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Memphis, TN and Richmond, VA. 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 $627 in Memphis, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $67 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $134 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 Memphis to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 825 miles from Memphis, Tennessee, to Richmond, Virginia, running $597 - $1,557. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $235 - $269
• Daily insurance: $27/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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $597 - $1,148
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $664 - $1,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $823 - $1,557

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 $67 and $314.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $134.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $235 and $269 for the 825-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 $627 for 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 $1,137 and $2,243.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,081

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 $67 - $134 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $627.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Richmond?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Richmond, VA

Good news for your budget: Richmond isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Memphis. Cost of living index runs 95 there against 86 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 35/100 and 22.51/100 here versus 51/100 and 51.55/100 there.