($1,076+) Salt Lake City, UT to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Columbus, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,694-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Columbus, Ohio, with costs ranging from $2,516 - $10,073. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $327 - $2,180. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Salt Lake City and Columbus. 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 Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,516 - $5,349
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,296 - $7,215
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,209 - $10,073

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 Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Columbus, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbus, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,495 and $5,224. 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 Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,495 - $2,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,910 - $4,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,606 - $5,224

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $763 in Salt Lake City, UT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $164 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Columbus, OH, destination before booking.

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

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 Columbus, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 1,694-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Columbus, Ohio, costs between $1,097 and $2,977, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $588 - $671
• 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 Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,097 - $2,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,977

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $763.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $588 - $671 for the 1,694-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 1,694-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $327 - $491.

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

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 Columbus, OH

For larger DIY moves from Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Columbus, Ohio.

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 $1,638 and $3,278.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,413 - $2,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,638 - $3,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,106 - $4,481

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Salt Lake City, Utah, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $763.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

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

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

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