How much do packing services cost?
Most customers pay around $1.1k per job. The most common job, local moving, usually runs $611–$1.6k. 97% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best packing services for local moving
Clear ✕- Dogwood Moving Co. (Raleigh) — 442 customers reviewed a local moving job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $800–1,000. 100% called the price fair.
- Capital Moving & Storage (Raleigh) — 223 customers reviewed a local moving job here and gave it 4.96★ on average; 98% were 5★, 1% were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 99% called the price fair.
- Wolf Moving (Raleigh) — 85 customers reviewed a local moving job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $400–600. 100% called the price fair.
- Carolina Moving and Storage (Raleigh) — 92 customers reviewed a local moving job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $2,000+. 100% called the price fair.
- Sweeps Moving Company Raleigh (Raleigh) — 15 customers reviewed a local moving job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Local moving” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about local moving
Best movers we’ve ever had. Excellent job! They worked hard and did a phenomenal job! Highly recommend this company. Easy and wonderful process from start to finish. Tim, Mike, Haney, Arron, and Salvatore were wonderful.
Exceptional as always. We have used Athens multiple times. They don’t disappoint. Today we had Alex, Johny, & Ali. Hard working crew that knows their stuff!! Thanks again for a great move.
We are extremely pleased with our moving experience with Dogwood Moving Co. We moved some items to storage and our movers Raeshaun and Trevon were prompt, careful and courteous. If we weren't moving out of state we would definitely use this company again!
Jake, Raul, and Souzie were awesome!! They worked with my budget and packed my items quickly and efficiently in the time frame I could afford. They were also personable and nice to talk to! Abba and Sons was available on short notice for a next day move at a reasonable rate.
We had an excellent experience with Trey, DT and Josh. They worked very hard in the heat and they were extremely cautious with the handling of our belongings. We are happy to report that after unpacking everything, nothing was broken or damaged. The crew was polite and eager to do a good job. They handled the…
We had a great experience with Carolina Moving & Storage for our recent move! From the beginning, the communication was excellent. Everything was well organized and clearly explained, which made the process feel smooth and stress-free. The moving crew were great, too. They were professional, respectful,…
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local moving | $611 | $958 | $1.6k | 97% |
| In-state moving | $1.3k | $2.1k | $3.2k | 96% |
| Moving-related packing | $737 | $1.5k | $2.2k | 98% |
| Senior moving | $633 | $882 | $1.5k | 97% |
| Interstate moving | $2.3k | $3.2k | $4.9k | 100% |
| Small furniture moving | $282 | $542 | $755 | 98% |
| Long-distance moving | $779 | $2.8k | $4.9k | 98% |
Best packing services by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a packing service cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $1.1k (middle half $677–$2.2k last month). The cheapest common job is small furniture moving at about $542; the priciest is interstate moving at about $3.2k.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good packing service?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 2.8%), whether the owner answers complaints (59% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
16,631 Google reviews of 30 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 16,631 Google reviews of 30 top-rated packing services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.