($1,078+) McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE Movers

Full-service moving costs from McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,863-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to Wilmington, Delaware, with costs ranging from $2,493 - $11,288. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $262 - $1,744. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McAllen and Wilmington. Local movers in McAllen typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,493 - $5,216
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,322 - $7,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,385 - $11,288

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 McAllen to Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE

Specialty needs vary by market — 57% of McAllen movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wilmington, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McAllen to Wilmington?

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 McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,667 and $6,002. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in McAllen costs roughly $55/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McAllen to Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,667 - $3,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,135 - $4,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,834 - $6,002

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McAllen, TX and Wilmington, DE. 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 $610 in McAllen, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $65 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $131 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 McAllen to Wilmington?

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 McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE

Renting a moving truck for the 1,863-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to Wilmington, Delaware, costs between $1,112 and $3,118, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $517 - $591
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McAllen to Wilmington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,112 - $2,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,178 - $2,574
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,549 - $3,118

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in McAllen, Texas, usually costs about $610 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,863-mile drive falls between $517 and $591, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $44 and $262 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McAllen to Wilmington?

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 McAllen, TX to Wilmington, DE

If you're moving a larger household from McAllen, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Wilmington, Delaware.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,742 and $3,569.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,515 - $2,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,742 - $3,569
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,313 - $4,573

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in McAllen, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $610.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $65 and $131 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from McAllen to Wilmington?

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.
3. Royal Freight Lp (4.66/5 stars): Royal Freight Lp is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: McAllen, TX vs Wilmington, DE

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