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PODS moving costs
Whether you are moving across town or across the country, PODS portable containers provide a flexible convenient solution for your unique move. The cost of renting a PODS portable container for a long-distance move or local move includes a month of storage and flexibility to load and unload at your own pace.
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How Much Does It Cost to Move With PODS?
PODS prices are based on several factors, including the number and size of your containers, distance, time frame, and season. You can get the most accurate estimate of your moving cost by requesting a personalized quote.
PODS Moving Container Sizes
Large Container 16-Foot
- Ideal for a 2-bedroom home, or up to 1,200 sq. ft.*
- About the length of a standard parking spot
- Comparable to a 10'x15' storage unit or a 20' truck
Medium Container 12-Foot
- Perfect for a 1-bedroom home, or a 500-800 sq. ft. space*
- Great for packing away things from 2 or 3 rooms
- Compare to a 10'x10' storage unit or 15' truck
Small Container 8-Foot
- Great for a studio or room of 500 sq. ft. or less*
- A popular choice for college students
- Comparable to a 5'x10' storage unit or 10' truck
Why Choose PODS
When it’s time to move, customers choose PODS over the competition because:
- You’re in control of the timeline: You pick your dates, and your container is rented by the month so you can take your time.
- Stay flexible with built-in storage: Easily store your container in your driveway or in one of our 240+ Storage Centers nationwide.
- We take care of the driving*: We bring the container to you and transport it to your new home – whether it’s across town or across the county.
- You can customize your move: We have a solution for you, no matter how complicated your move is.
With over 20 years’ experience and 6 million deliveries, we know that local and long-distance moves aren’t a cookie-cutter situation. That’s why we encourage customers to call us for a quote.
When you call us, we ask and answer questions, walking you through each step before quoting a custom, detailed rate estimate based on your unique needs. You get a free quote on the spot, and another in writing via email.
PODS Pricing Gives You Flexibility & Peace of Mind
Moving can be stressful, which is why we keep billing simple.
- No deposits, no obligations: Like most hotel reservations, you can reserve your moving container with a credit card – no payments due until 7 days before your container delivery.
- Easy cancellation: If you change your dates or change your mind, it's no worries! Visit pods.com/cancel to view our full cancellation policy.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing: Unlike other movers, with PODS you don’t need to pay for your entire move upfront. You only pay for each stage at a time, making it easier on your budget.
- No surprise costs: Our pricing isn’t based on the weight of your belongings. Many full-service moving companies charge by weight, so customers risk a big difference between their estimate and final cost.
- Avoid late fees: You rent your container by the month, so you can take your time loading and unloading – without worrying about extra fees on a truck rental.
- Flexible scheduling: With PODS there are no rigid schedules. Change of plans? Just let us know.
- Acorn Finance Moving Loans: A personal loan through Acorn Finance can help make your move more manageable. Visit https://www.pods.com/moving-loans for more details.
What's Included in Your PODS Moving Quote? More Value. Less Stress.
We take care of the driving*
You won’t have to drive a big truck or worry about accidents, parking, or breakdowns.
Flexible, built-in storage
Keep your container handy at home or store it at one of our storage facilities.
Move at your own pace
Your containers are rented by the month, so you can take your time and move on your schedule.
High-quality and reliable
Lower damage claims rate, #1 in customer service for moving services.
Factors That Affect Your Moving Costs
It’s good to know a few details about your move when you call, but don’t worry if you don’t have it all nailed down. We’ll suggest cost-saving strategies to get the most value and flexibility to fit your unique needs.
How far are you moving?
Just let us know your current and future ZIP codes.
How much are you moving?
We’ll help you figure out what size and how many containers you’ll likely need to rent.
What's your timeframe?
As long as your locations and containers stay the same, your rates don't change.
Difficult move?
Tell us your moving challenges so we can help customize a solution. PODS is perfect for complex moves or moves that involve uncertainties.
Let's Get Started on Your Long Distance Moving Quote!
Call (855) 706-4758
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*Container sizes are for guidance only and may vary slightly. Dimensions are based on exterior measurements. PODS arranges for independent third-party motor carriers to transport containers long-distance between PODS’ service locations.