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349 FMCSA-registered movers serving Dayton, OH — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
This page lists the moving companies operating in Dayton, OH, together with typical local and long-distance prices, delivery times and the routes people most often search when leaving the city.
Local moves inside Dayton are quoted by the hour: expect around $125 per hour for two movers and a truck, $170 for three, and $210 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 240 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 262 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Dayton is relatively spread out (2,467 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $520 | $630 | $770 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $620 | $760 | $920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,360 | $2,870 | $3,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,180 | $6,320 | $7,710 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,390 | $5,360 | $6,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,030 | $8,570 | $10,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,660 | $11,780 | $14,370 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,240 | $5,170 | $6,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,070 | $8,620 | $10,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,310 | $13,790 | $16,830 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,550 | $18,970 | $23,140 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
349 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
Legal name: Pcl Nky LLC
Legal name: Dreamline Express LLC
Legal name: Lincoln Storage INC
Legal name: Daniel & Son Moving LLC
Legal name: Lewis & Michael INC
Legal name: The Dow Street Moving Company LLC
Legal name: North Corridor Logistics LLC
Legal name: Double A & A Transportation LLC
Legal name: A-1 Piano & Organ Movers INC
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262 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 240 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Dayton run $2,630–$3,920 for a one-bedroom and $7,030–$10,450 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Dayton typically charge about $125 to $210 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $520 to $770, a two-bedroom $1,010 to $1,510 and a four-bedroom $2,430 to $3,610.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,390 to $6,530 and a three-bedroom $7,030 to $10,450. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 349 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Dayton, of which 240 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.