How Much Do Movers Cost in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads?

Most local moves cost between $800 and $2,500, and long-distance moves run from about $600 to more than $15,000, based on national cost guides from HomeAdvisor, Fixr, and Extra Space Storage. Where your move lands in that range depends on home size, the number of movers, travel time, stairs, and the time of year. In Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, bridges, tunnels, and base schedules add a few local twists. The numbers below are national planning figures, not The Other Moving Company's prices. For an exact number, ask us for a free walkthrough.

Average Cost of Movers by the Hour

Local moves are almost always priced by the hour. Movers bill for the number of people on the job and the truck, so a bigger home that needs more movers costs more per hour but often takes fewer hours.

Number of movers	Typical hourly rate
1 to 2 movers	$50 to $100
3 movers	$75 to $150
4 or more movers	$100 to $200

Source: HomeAdvisor. Fixr puts two movers at $100 to $200 an hour, so expect real quotes to vary by company and market.

How Much Do Local Movers Cost by Home Size?

Home size is the best single predictor of a local moving bill. These ranges come from Extra Space Storage’s October 2026 guide.

Home size	Typical movers and time	Estimated cost
Studio or 1-bedroom	2 movers, 3 to 4 hours	$200 to $600
2-bedroom	3 movers, about 6 hours	$700 to $1,400
3-bedroom	4 movers, under 7 hours	$1,000 to $2,000
4-bedroom	4 or more movers, about 8 hours	$1,500 to $3,000 or more

A 2-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg with an elevator will land on the low end. A 2-bedroom house in Gloucester with a long gravel drive and a full garage will land higher, even though the bedroom count is the same.

How Much Do Long Distance Movers Cost?

Long-distance moves are priced on the weight or volume of your belongings and the miles between homes, not on the clock. Here are national ranges from the same Extra Space guide.

Distance	1 to 2 bedrooms	3 to 4 bedrooms
100 to 250 miles	$600 to $2,400	$1,300 to $4,000
250 to 500 miles	$900 to $3,650	$1,600 to $5,250
500 to 1,000 miles	$1,650 to $6,150	$2,350 to $7,750
1,000 to 2,500 miles or more	$3,150 to $13,650 or more	$3,850 to $15,250 or more

A move from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia falls in the first row. A move to Florida or Texas falls in the third or fourth. For a deeper look, read our guide to long-distance moving costs.

What Raises the Cost of Movers in Hampton Roads

The hourly rate is only half the math. The other half is how many hours the job takes, and that is where local conditions come in.

Travel Time and Bridge Crossings

Many local movers bill travel time. At The Other Moving Company, we bill local moves from the time the truck leaves our office until it returns. On the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula, that drive often includes the Coleman Bridge between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, or the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on I-64 for moves to the Southside. Rush hour traffic at either crossing adds billable time, so a midmorning start can cost less than one that hits peak traffic.

Minimum Hours

Most movers set a minimum, often 2 to 4 hours, even for a small job. Our minimum is 4 hours. If you are moving a single room or a storage unit, ask about the minimum before you book so the total is not a surprise.

Stairs, Long Carries, and Raised Homes

Fixr puts stair fees at $50 to $100 per staircase after the first and long carry fees at $75 to $125 for every extra 75 feet. Coastal towns like Poquoson have many raised homes with exterior staircases, and rural Gloucester and Mathews have long driveways. Count every step and measure the walk from the door to where a truck can park.

Packing

Professional packing adds $500 to $1,500 for most homes, according to Fixr. You can cut that by packing yourself and leaving only the kitchen and fragile items to our packing service.

Season and Day of the Week

Fixr says summer moves can cost 20 to 30 percent more. Hampton Roads summers also bring military PCS season, when base families compete for the same dates. Extra Space reports that Tuesday-to-Thursday moves can be 10 to 20 percent cheaper than weekend moves. A weekday in fall or winter is the easiest way to save.

Storage and Specialty Items

Pianos, gun safes, and pool tables carry their own charges. Storage also adds costs when your closing dates don’t line up. If you have a piano, see our guide to piano moving costs in Virginia.

What Your Moving Quote Should Cover

A low hourly rate can still produce a high bill if the quote leaves things out. Before you compare two quotes, check that each one answers the same questions:

How many movers and what size truck are included
When the clock starts and stops, and whether travel time is billed
The minimum number of hours
Charges for stairs, long carries, packing materials, and specialty items
What valuation coverage is included and what full value protection costs

Basic valuation, often called released value, covers about 60 cents per pound per item. Under that rule, a 40-pound TV is covered for about $24. Our Virginia moving insurance guide explains the options in more detail.

How to Lower the Cost of Your Move

Most savings come from cutting hours, not from finding a lower rate.

Sell, donate, or toss what you will not use before the estimate
Pack boxes yourself and label them by room
Disassemble beds and desks the night before
Reserve parking or an elevator at both apartment buildings
Pick a weekday outside of summer if your dates allow it
Keep the path from the door to the truck clear

How We Price Moves in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads

The Other Moving Company prices local moves by the hour, based on the number of movers and the truck, with a 4-hour minimum. Long-distance moves run through our North American Van Lines agency. Our movers are background-checked employees; every move includes basic valuation coverage, and full value protection is available when you book. We give free estimates in person or by video from our offices in Hayes and Williamsburg. See how our Williamsburg movers and local movers work.

FAQs About the Cost of Movers

How much do movers cost for a 2-bedroom apartment?

Most local 2-bedroom moves cost $700 to $1,400, according to Extra Space Storage. Stairs, packing, and travel time can increase the total.

Do movers charge for travel time?

Many do. We bill local moves from the time the truck leaves our office until it returns.

Is it cheaper to move in the winter?

Usually, yes. Fixr reports that summer moves can cost 20 to 30 percent more, and winter dates are easier to book.

How much should I tip movers?

Extra Space suggests 10 to 20 percent of the total, or $20 to $50 per mover per day. Our guide to tipping movers covers the details.

How can I get an exact moving cost?

Book a walkthrough. A mover who sees your home in person or on video can give you a real number instead of a range.

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