Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Moving Companies in Louisville
What type of moving company is right for you?
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Louisville
No two moves are exactly alike. Timing, distance, number of boxes, and other factors will influence the cost of your Louisville move, but you can get a better idea by narrowing down the type of moving services you want to use.
Full-service movers are the most expensive, but most convenient route. This option costs an average of $9,060.1 In contrast, moving van rentals are the most affordable, most hands-on option, costing an average of about $1,000. If you’re looking for flexibility, moving containers are a great choice, costing an average of $3,800.
Moving container costs in Louisville fluctuate depending on the size of the unit and the time of year. Based on national averages, most people spend $850 to $12,000 on a moving container, which breaks down to an average cost of $3 per mile.2
Yes, Louisville is a fairly affordable place to live. It ranks No. 36 on our list of The Best Cities for Minimum Wage Earners. The average monthly rental price is $1,879 and the average cost of monthly transportation is $314.3 These rates are lower than midsize cities like Nashville and Fort Worth, but higher than cities like Birmingham and Knoxville.
As Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville offers a wide variety of things to do, whether you’re a sports fanatic, foodie, or have young kids. The city is home to the famed Kentucky Derby and Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, as well as the Louisville Zoo, Waterfront Park, and Muhammad Ali Center.
Best local movers in Louisville
Recommended resources
- Best Moving and Storage Container Companies
- Best Self-Storage Unit Companies
- How To Pack Fragile Items When Moving
- The Cheapest Rental Truck Companies
- PODS Moving Review: Prices & Services
- International Van Lines Review
- How to Pay for Your Move
- How to Handle High Value Items When Moving
- How to Set Up Internet in Your New Home
- How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car?
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Sources
- Colin Holmes, Move.org, “How Much Does It Cost to Move?” Published June 6, 2022. Accessed November 29, 2022.
- Kurt Manwaring, Move.org, “What is the Average Cost of Moving Containers?” Published May 31, 2022. Accessed November 29, 2022.
- Asha Kennedy, Move.org, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2022,” Published August 23, 2022. Accessed November 29, 2022.