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 Charlotte
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Charlotte. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best container mover
Best local mover
Best truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
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.
Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.
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.
Moving company | Customer rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - Full service (local) | 866-854-4629 | Check Prices | |
| - Packing services - Furniture assembly and disassembly - Local moves | 800-926-3900 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - In-state moves - Interstate moves - International moves | 800-442-6863 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 704-492-5311 | Check Prices | |
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| - Packing services - Office relocation - In-state moves | 704-620-2154 | Check Prices | |
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| - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 704-307-4417 | Check Prices |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Brand | Avg. local rental price** | Car trailers/tow dollies available | Website |
| $27.61 |  Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $324.07 |  No | Get a Quote | |
| $38.70 | Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $129.77 | No | Get a Quote | |
| $328.09 | Yes | Get a Quote |
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 Charlotte
The average resident of Charlotte, North Carolina pays $1,627 a month in living costs with $1,030 going to rent and the rest divided between food, utilities, and gas for their car.1 This (barely) puts Charlotte on the cheaper end of our rankings of cities with the cheapest living costs.
It’s worth noting that these costs are per person, so families in Charlotte pay much more to live in Queen City.
Despite its relatively low living costs, Charlotte is actually one of the least livable cities for minimum wage earners. This is because the city hasn’t raised its minimum wage above the federally mandated $7.25 an hour, something which all the best cities for minimum wage earners have done.
We’ve found that a Charlotte resident making minimum wage would have to work roughly 150 hours every month simply to pay rent.2 When you factor in other necessary costs like food and utilities, it becomes clear that Charlotte isn’t an affordable option if you haven’t landed a moderately well-paying job.
The median home value in the Charlotte metro area is $200,000,3 which isn’t terribly high considering the size of its population. Many cities with half or less as many people have much higher home values, so if you want to live in a big city, you could do worse than Charlotte.
Still, there are plenty of other large cities where homes go for much cheaper on average. If you’re looking to buy your first home and searching for an affordable city, read our list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers.
On average, local moves out of studio apartments or single bedroom homes take 2–3 hours, moves out of 3-bedroom homes take 4–6 hours, and moves from 5-bedroom homes take 7+ hours.4
However, these are just averages, not predictions. The amount of time your local move will take depends on a lot of factors:
- The size of your home or apartment
- How many movers are in your crew
- The amount of stuff you have
- How much packing you do before moving day
- How many stairs your movers have to climb
- How close your movers can park
- How long any extra services take
Because of how unique these factors are for every move, it’s difficult to predict exactly how long any move will take without knowing the specifics.
Still, since local moves are often billed by the hour, it’s important to make time estimates when you budget. This handy resource from 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery can help you approximate how long your move will take.
Best local movers in Charlotte
Recommended resources
- The Only Moving Checklist You’ll Ever Need
- How Much Does It Cost to Move?
- What Is the Cheapest Way to Move?
- Managing Your Paperwork When You Move
- How to Perform a Home Inventory
- How to Avoid Extra Fees from Your Moving Company
- Ultimate Guide to Home Security Equipment
- Should I Hire a Professional Packing Service?
- How to Set Up Home Services in Your New House
- Our Guide to Moving with Kids
Best moving companies by city in North Carolina
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Sources
- Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living,” September 30, 2021. Accessed February 10, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, “The Least and Most Affordable Big Cities for Minimum Wage Earners,” June 18, 2021. Accessed February 10, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” January 25, 2021. Accessed February 10, 2022.
- Adam Sweet, “How Long Does it Take to Move?” Accessed February 10, 2022.
