($443+) Salt Lake City, UT to Billings, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Billings, MT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 548-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Billings, Montana, with costs ranging from $1,345 - $8,257. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $332 - $2,212. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Salt Lake City and Billings. Local movers in Salt Lake City typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $137/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $3,958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,191 - $5,572
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,803 - $8,257

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 Billings.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Billings, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Billings, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Salt Lake City, UT to Billings, MT

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Billings, Montana, cost between $1,045 and $3,370. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Salt Lake City typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,647 - $3,370

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $166 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $774 in Salt Lake City, UT, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Billings, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Salt Lake City to Billings?

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 Billings, MT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 548 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Billings, Montana, running $465 - $1,140. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $193 - $220
• 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 Billings based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $465 - $864
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $473 - $975
• 4+ bedrooms: $625 - $1,140

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 $83 and $387.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $166.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $193 and $220 for the 548-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 $774 for 2 movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Billings, MT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Billings, Montana. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,072 and $1,994.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $868 - $1,657
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,072 - $1,994
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,441 - $2,695

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 $83 - $166 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for about five hours typically runs $774.

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

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. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation 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: Salt Lake City, UT vs Billings, MT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Billings, 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.