Best Moving Companies — every ranking, by use case and budget
We requested quotes for the same move from every company here, read their tariffs and protection terms, and checked federal registration and complaint data. Scores are locked before any affiliate link is added.
North American Van Lines
Very Good
8.5
United Van Lines
Very Good
8.6
Allied Van Lines
Very Good
8.5
By use case indexed
In-depth moving companies reviews
United Van Lines
The largest van line in the country, with a binding estimate after a video survey, full-value protection and a tracked delivery window
Read United Van Lines ReviewNorth American Van Lines
Allied's sister brand with the clearest estimate menu — binding, not-to-exceed or non-binding — and the lowest full-service quote we got
Read North American Van Lines ReviewAllied Van Lines
A century-old van line with vehicle shipping, in-house and virtual surveys, and a slightly lower quote than United for our move
Read Allied Van Lines ReviewU-Pack
You load, a freight carrier drives: a guaranteed online price, pay only for the trailer space you use, and the best value for a long move
Read U-Pack ReviewAtlas Van Lines
An agent-owned van line with strong corporate and military relocation programmes and a quote in the middle of the field
Read Atlas Van Lines ReviewU-Haul
The cheapest way to move if you drive it yourself: a one-way 20 ft truck for our route was $1,400 before fuel, with 20,000 locations
Read U-Haul ReviewTwo Men and a Truck
The biggest local-moving franchise, with hourly crews for in-town moves and a container-based long-distance option
Read Two Men and a Truck ReviewPODS
A container delivered to your driveway, loaded on your schedule, stored for as long as you need, then delivered — flexibility at a price
Read PODS ReviewGuides that send readers to these rankings
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