The Cheapest Way to Move Out of State

By: Jameson Myers Apr 8, 2025

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Can you get cheap long-distance moving services?

Relocating to another state is a big commitment, but it doesn’t have to come with a matching price tag. If you know where to look, finding an affordable long-distance mover is possible without sacrificing good service.

A budget-friendly moving solution like U-Pack® offers the best rates and value for your money — with no rental trucks or extra fuel charges. See how our prices compare to two other DIY options.

Packing household items after finding the cheapest way to move out of state.

The cheapest method for state-to-state moves

To save money on a long-distance move, a DIY company is the way to go. Rental trucks might come to mind, but they’re not the only choice and are not as cheap as you might think.

Services like U-Pack — where we transport the equipment, and you handle the packing, loading and unloading — are typically the cheapest way to move.

By choosing U-Pack, you skip the hassle of driving a truck and avoid paying extra fees for liability coverage and fuel (which adds up fast when moving out of state). U-Pack’s all-inclusive pricing is transparent and includes the equipment, delivery, transportation (fuel) and standard liability coverage. Taxes do not apply.

Comparing prices for low-cost out-of-state movers

We looked at quotes from three popular DIY moving services to help give you a better idea of pricing. These prices were accurate at the time of posting, but actual moving costs will vary based on the size of your home, the timing of the move, and the type of service selected.

Below are prices for an example move from Sarasota, FL, to Nashville, TN, in June 2025 using each company’s recommended equipment for a 3-bedroom home.

U-Pack: $2,057 (all-inclusive price for 17 linear feet in a moving trailer)

U-Haul®: $2,853.86 ($2,594.66 for 26’ truck rental, SafeMove Plus® damage coverage, taxes and fees + $259.20 estimated gas costs for 800 miles*)

Budget®: $3,376.99 ($3,013.99 for 26’ truck rental, damage protection, taxes and fees + $363 estimated diesel costs for 800 miles**)

As you can see, U-Pack had the cheapest price for the example move. Budget-friendly pricing is just one of many reasons customers choose U-Pack for long-distance moves.

*Fuel costs were calculated using AAA’s average gas prices at the time of posting using the MPG listed on U-Haul’s website.

**Fuel costs were calculated using AAA’s average diesel prices at the time of posting using the MPG listed on Budget’s website.

Find out your low price for an out-of-state move with U-Pack

Call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to see how cheap your move to another state can be with U-Pack! You can also request a free quote online.

If you have questions about how U-Pack long-distance moving services work or how our prices compare to other long-distance movers, let us know in the comments. We’re happy to help!

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