Best Moving Companies in Kentucky

International Van Lines is our top choice for a full-service mover. Full-service movers take care of every step of your moving process, from packing your belongings to unloading and unpacking. International Van Lines is equipped to handle long-distance moves anywhere in the United States and helps with moving in more than 180 countries around the world. If you need your vehicles transported, International Van Lines can also handle that service.

International Van Lines offers several moving services, which expand far beyond local and long-distance moving. International Van Lines can move you almost anywhere in the world, and its fleet of trucks can handle moves of any size. Its full list of services includes:

• Local moving
• Long-distance moving
• Auto transport
• International moving
• B2B shipping
• Packing supplies
• Air freight services
• Corporate and military relocation
• Packing, loading, and unloading
• Transportation of fragile items

We received an estimate from International Van Lines for a move in Louisville. A full-service move is estimated to cost between $4,200 and $6,150. For a more accurate estimate, we recommend getting a free online quote from IVL.

American Van Lines is another top choice for a full-service mover. American Van Lines’ experienced team of movers is prepared to handle your most difficult items, such as pianos and antiques. American Van Lines is also flexible with your moving timeline, offering a free month of storage for every long-distance move, if needed.

American Van Lines can take care of your move from start to finish, and its team of professionally trained movers with an average of 10 years of experience each can protect your belongings. American Van Lines’ services include:

• Local moving
• Long-distance moving
• Corporate relocation services
• Military moving
• International moving
• Commercial moving
• Antique and piano moving
• Storage solutions

American Van Lines doesn’t offer instant quote information. Your move’s price will depend on several factors, including the distance and weight of your move. We recommend that you fill out this online form for a free quote from AVL

JK Moving is a full-service mover that focuses on customization. Each move is assigned a move coordinator to formulate the most efficient and safest way to transport your belongings. Additionally, all of JK Moving’s trucks are equipped with GPS tracking software.

JK Moving’s services for Kentucky residents extend beyond long-distance moves to include:

• Packing and unpacking
• Loading and unloading
• Long-distance moves
• International moves
• Corporate relocation services
• Commercial and office moves
• Government moves
• Storage

JK Moving doesn’t readily provide quote information on its website. The most effective way to get an estimate from JK Moving is to fill out an online form and call a sales representative. Make sure to have an idea of what needs to be moved—a great way to do this is to provide an inventory of your home’s items.

As the longest-running moving company in the U.S. Allied Van Lines maintains an extensive network of moving agents throughout all 50 states and more than 130 countries. The company provides full-service moving locally, long distance, and internationally, as well as partial-service packages for do-it-yourselfers and optional add-ons like storage and vehicle transportation.

Allied can ship most vehicles—including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, and boats—using either open or enclosed car carriers. Enclosed carriers provide maximum protection from the elements, so they are an optimal way to transport classic cars or other highly valued vehicles.

Allied’s list of moving services includes:

• Boxes and packing supplies
• Customized crates for electronic devices
• No-deductible vehicle coverage up to $100,000
• Full-valuation coverage
• Appliance disconnection and reconnection
• Personal relocation consultant
• Online shipment tracking

It costs approximately $3,844 to $4,374 to move the contents of a two-bedroom home from Frankfort, Kentucky, to Richmond, Virginia, in early October. The cost to move with Allied Van Lines depends on a number of factors, including the distance and date of your move, the size and weight of your items, and any add-on services, such as crating, vehicle relocation, and storage. You can get a free online quote from Allied Van Lines by filling out this quick survey.

In operation since 1933, North American Van Lines has a large network of providers across the country and globally. The company offers numerous add-on services, including electronics crating and vehicle transport, allowing customers to create customized moving packages. North American customers can quickly file domestic or international claims directly from the homepage of the company’s website. Dedicated claims support lines are also available for those who have additional questions or prefer to file their claims over the phone.

North American’s list of moving services includes:

• Local moving
• Long-distance moving
• International moving
• Short- and long-term storage
• House cleaning
• Debris removal
• Moving checklists

Prices range from $4,852 to $5,529 for a basic-package move of a two-bedroom home from Lexington, Kentucky, to Albany, New York, in late summer. Your quote from North American Van Lines will depend on where you’re moving, when you plan to move, and any special handling requests and add-on services, among other factors. For an instant quote from North American Van Lines, complete this quick online form.

1-800-PACK-RAT, unlike International Van Lines, is a self-service moving company specializing in container delivery. 1-800-PACK-RAT will drop off a properly sized container for you to load at your own pace. This removes the pressure of the tight deadlines often associated with moving companies. Instead of having hours to finish your move, 1-800-PACK-RAT will pick up your container when you’re ready.

1-800-PACK-RAT’s services extend beyond container delivery to include storage, supplies, and a few additional services, including:

• Moving labor
• Portable storage containers
• Storage solutions
• Moving supplies
• Car shipping services

We received a sample price of $455 for a 12-foot container and $475 for a 16-foot container for moving with 1-800-PACK-RAT. This price includes the initial delivery, transportation, and final pick-up. If you need to keep your container for longer than a month, you’ll be charged $199 and $219 for each container, respectively. For a more accurate price, fill out this online form using your own information.

PODS is a national container delivery service capable of moving customers almost anywhere in the country. PODS’ wide availability and its simple sign-up process make it our choice for the most convenient moving company. PODS will drop a container off at your house, and it will deliver your container to either your new location or a storage facility whenever you’re ready. Moving labor is also available, although it is through third-party local movers.

PODS services include local and long-distance moving. The PODS containers can stay on your property, but if you want to store them long-term, PODS has a nationwide network of storage facilities. Its services include:

• Local moving
• Long-distance moving
• Short- and long-term storage
• Packing and loading assistance (third party)
• On-site self storage containers

PODS gave us a quote of $446 for a move in Louisville. This includes renting the container for a month, drop-off, and pick-up. Storage can also be added if needed. For another month’s rent, the price is $229.