($1,000+) Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY

Hiring full-service movers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lexington, Kentucky, costs between $2,457 and $10,310. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,659-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $327 - $2,180, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Salt Lake City and Lexington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Salt Lake City tend to start around $340 plus $137/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Salt Lake City to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,457 - $5,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,174 - $7,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,089 - $10,310

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 Salt Lake City to Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lexington, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Salt Lake City to Lexington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,482 and $5,285. 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 Salt Lake City runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Salt Lake City to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,482 - $2,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,013 - $4,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,639 - $5,285

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Lexington, KY, 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 $763 in Salt Lake City, UT. 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 Salt Lake City to Lexington?

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 Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY

Renting a moving truck for the 1,659-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lexington, Kentucky, costs between $1,062 and $2,852, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $575 - $658
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,060 - $2,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,852

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 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 Salt Lake City, Utah, usually costs about $763 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,659-mile drive falls between $575 and $658, 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 $55 and $327 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City to Lexington?

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 Salt Lake City, UT to Lexington, KY

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lexington, Kentucky, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,594 and $3,155.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Salt Lake City to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,563
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,239 - $4,057

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $82 - $164 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, typically costs $763.

What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City to Lexington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Lexington, KY

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