Pennsylvania · 1.6 million residents
1,658 FMCSA-registered movers serving Philadelphia, PA — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to about 1.6 million people across 134.4 square miles, and its moving market is served by 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside Philadelphia are quoted by the hour: expect around $130 per hour for two movers and a truck, $175 for three, and $220 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 1,138 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 1,017 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Philadelphia is a dense city (11,933 people per square mile), which shapes how moves work: parking permits, elevator reservations, narrow streets and walk-ups add time, and many companies quote a shuttle or long-carry fee when a truck cannot park at the door.
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 | $550 | $670 | $810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $650 | $800 | $970 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,800 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,490 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,970 | $4,840 | $5,900 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,460 | $6,660 | $8,120 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,260 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,130 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,400 | $9,020 | $11,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,170 | $12,400 | $15,130 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,980 | $3,630 | $4,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,460 | $5,450 | $6,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,440 | $9,080 | $11,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,910 | $14,520 | $17,710 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,370 | $19,970 | $24,360 |
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.
1,658 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: Finster Courier Incorporated
Legal name: Dream Transportation LLC
Legal name: National Distribution Centers LLC
Legal name: Tads Delivery Service INC
Legal name: Berkeley Place LLC
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1,017 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 1,138 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 Philadelphia run $2,770–$4,130 for a one-bedroom and $7,400–$11,000 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Philadelphia typically charge about $130 to $220 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $550 to $810, a two-bedroom $1,070 to $1,590 and a four-bedroom $2,560 to $3,800.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,620 to $6,880 and a three-bedroom $7,400 to $11,000. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 1,658 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Philadelphia, of which 1,138 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.