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 Grand Prairie
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 Grand Prairie
The cost of moving varies depending on the type of move, the number of boxes, and how much work you want to put in yourself. The most convenient, hands-off route is to hire full-service movers, but this also comes with a cost: an average of $9,060.1 If you want to put in more work yourself, you can hire a moving van and keep your move to around $1,000. If you’re unsure of your timeline, or need more flexibility, a moving container is a great way to go, with an average price of $3,800.
Most storage units are priced per month, with an average cost of about $180.2 Prices will vary depending on the location, size, and climate control choices. Be sure to check around as storage unit costs are often determined by supply and demand. It’s worth it to check with several companies before you make your decision.
Grand Prairie is a family-friendly city not far from Dallas. With dozens of community services projects happening all year round, a great local library, farmers markets, and theaters, there is something for everyone. The thriving city of Dallas is just seventeen minutes away, where you’ll find museums, historic sights, professional sports, and a fantastic zoo.
Like most of Texas, Grand Prairie enjoys warm weather for most of the year. The coldest months are from November to February, with an average daily high of 65 degrees fahrenheit.3 It can get chilly, down into the high thirties, but you’ll enjoy the warm weather and blue Texas skies most of the year.
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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, “How Much Does the Average Storage Unit Cost?” Published September 2022. Accessed October 2022.
- “Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Grand Prairie.” Accessed December 6, 2022.