Best Moving Container Companies Of 2025

If you’re moving, moving containers can be considerably cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company; our analysis of quotes found that it typically costs about $3,000 to rent a container for a long-distance move, as opposed to roughly $5,400 to use full-service movers. You can pack your belongings on your own time, and most providers allow you ample time so you can treat the container like an on-property storage unit.

Forbes Home has analyzed more than 20,000 customer reviews and comments using our Consumer Sentiment Index tool and found a diverse range of opinions on the moving container industry. Consumers tend to appreciate the convenience and affordability of these containers, but we also found frequent complaints about hidden fees and delays.

We’ve researched over 50 moving container companies, analyzing dozens of attributes and price quotes as well as reviewing more than 20,000 customer reviews and comments using our Consumer Sentiment Index tool.

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  • 52 moving companies assessed
  • 78 different attributes scored
  • 104 real quotes sourced
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