Best Moving Companies in Oregon
Oregon regulates intrastate movers through the Oregon Department of Transportation — every legitimate household-goods mover holds an ODOT authority number. We cross-check that against real Google and Yelp review data to rank the companies actually worth calling.
- 9 Oregon cities covered
- 29,295+ verified reviews analyzed
- Regulator: Oregon DOT (ODOT) — Commerce & Compliance Division
Best-reviewed movers in Oregon
| # | Company | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Budget Movers | ★ 5.0 | 2,684 | Top-rated, high volume |
| 02 | All Service Moving | ★ 4.8 | 3,638 | Most professional |
| 03 | 2 Brothers Moving & Delivery | ★ 4.9 | 2,203 | Fast and efficient |
| 04 | Royal Moving & Storage Portland | ★ 4.9 | 1,692 | Most professional |
| 05 | College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Portland | ★ 4.8 | 1,213 | National chain option |
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What moving costs in Oregon
Across Oregon, local moves are billed hourly — commonly $110 to $210 per hour for a crew and truck — while long-distance moves are priced by weight and distance. A studio or 1-bedroom usually runs $400 to $1,200 locally; a 3-bedroom home lands around $1,200 to $3,000; and an interstate move of the same size commonly runs $4,500 to $9,500 (labeled estimates). Rates vary by metro: crews in larger, higher-cost cities generally charge more per hour than those in smaller markets, and access — stairs, long carries, apartment elevators, rural driveways — shifts every quote. The only number that really counts is a binding written estimate for your exact move, so get two or three and compare them. Our cost calculator gives a quick ballpark to budget around.
The best time to move in Oregon
Peak moving season across the Pacific Northwest runs May through September, when Oregon crews are busiest and prices are highest. If you have any flexibility, move midweek and mid-month, outside that summer peak — it's cheaper and far easier to book a top-rated crew. Whatever the date, reserve four to eight weeks ahead; the best-reviewed movers fill up first, especially on weekends and at the end of the month. For a long-distance move out of state, give yourself closer to six to eight weeks and confirm the delivery window in writing.
Moving company licensing in Oregon
Intrastate household-goods movers in Oregon must hold ODOT operating authority. Ask for the company's ODOT number and confirm it; for interstate moves, also check USDOT/MC authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Oregon requires ODOT authority for intrastate movers — a licensed mover can produce its ODOT number on request, and an unwilling one is a red flag. Verify any mover at the official source and cross-check interstate authority on FMCSA SAFER.
How we rank Oregon movers
Every company on this page is a real, active business we pulled from Google's local moving results across Oregon — not a paid placement. We rank them on public data: the current Google star rating, the total verified review count, and the themes in recent reviews, from punctuality and careful handling to pricing transparency and any damage or complaint patterns.
We read the newest reviews rather than trusting the headline number, and we flag national chains separately because crew quality varies more across their locations than with a single local team. We never accept payment for a ranking. The result is a starting shortlist, not a substitute for getting two or three binding quotes and comparing them yourself.