($629+) Norfolk, VA to Memphis, TN Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 922-mile relocation from Norfolk, Virginia, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,865 and $7,502. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $267 - $1,780, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Norfolk typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,865 - $4,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,369 - $5,586
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,156 - $7,502

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 Norfolk to Memphis.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Memphis, TN

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

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Memphis, TN

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Memphis, Tennessee, cost between $1,175 and $4,115. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Memphis. If you go over that window, storage in Norfolk adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,175 - $2,088
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,990
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $4,115

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $67 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $134 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Memphis, TN, 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 $623 in Norfolk, VA. 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 Norfolk to Memphis?

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 Norfolk, VA to Memphis, TN

Plan on $648 - $1,700 for a rental moving truck on the 922-mile route from Norfolk, Virginia, to Memphis, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $298
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Memphis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $648 - $1,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $680 - $1,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,700

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $261 - $298 for the 922-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $623.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 922-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $134 per night, adding $267 - $401 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $267.

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

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 Norfolk, VA to Memphis, TN

For larger DIY moves from Norfolk, Virginia, 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 Memphis, Tennessee.

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 $1,196 and $2,488.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $1,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,577 - $3,230

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 Norfolk, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $623.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Memphis?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Norfolk, VA vs Memphis, TN

Day-to-day costs in Memphis are close to what you're used to in Norfolk: cost of living index of 86 versus 91, with average rent of $1,299/mo compared to $1,500/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 46/100 and 41.9/100 in Norfolk versus 35/100 and 22.51/100 in Memphis.