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Top pick: All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers — 4.9★ across 1,006 reviews
Typical local move: A local Olympia move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service
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Olympia's moving market runs from small independent crews to national chains, and the review record separates them clearly. We ranked Olympia-area movers on real Google ratings and verified reviews, then read the recent ones to see who actually shows up on time and moves without breaking things starting with All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers at 4.9 stars.
The short answer: All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers is our top overall pick for movers in Olympia, pairing a 4.9-star Google rating with 1,006 reviews. Eco Movers Moving & Storage Tacoma and PNW Moving & Delivery round out the top three. All rankings use real Google review data — updated July 30, 2026.
All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 1,006 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
Eco Movers Moving & Storage Tacoma holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 831 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
A small number of recent reviews report poor communication; scope your job clearly and get the estimate in writing.
PNW Moving & Delivery holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 506 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Olympic Moving & Storage - Olympia Moving Company holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 567 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
A & E Relocation Services holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 377 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
careful handling with little to no damage
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
Olympic Moving and Storage - Lakewood Moving Company holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 370 reviews. Recent reviews most often cite professional, courteous crews and fast, efficient crews.
Strengths
professional, courteous crews
fast, efficient crews
on-time, punctual arrivals
Watch out for
High-demand crews book out on summer weekends request your date several weeks ahead.
A local Olympia move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Interstate moves out of Olympia commonly land between $4,500 and $9,500 for a 3-bedroom home, depending on distance and season (labeled estimate).
Typical costs by home size
Home size
Local move
Long-distance
Studio / 1 bedroom
$400 – $1,200
$2,500 – $5,500
2 bedroom
$800 – $2,000
$3,500 – $7,500
3 bedroom
$1,200 – $3,000
$4,500 – $9,500
4+ bedroom
$1,800 – $4,500
$6,500 – $13,000
Labeled planning estimates for the Pacific Northwest. Your price depends on home size, distance, access, and season — always get a binding written estimate before booking. Try the cost calculator.
The best time to move in Olympia
Peak moving demand in Olympia runs May through September, when calendars tighten and prices rise. Intrastate movers here answer to the Washington UTC, and any interstate move should be checked for USDOT authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Peak moving season runs May through September, when demand is highest and prices climb.
If you can, move midweek and mid-month, outside the summer peak — it's cheaper and easier to book a top crew. Whatever the date, reserve four to eight weeks ahead so you're not left with whoever's still available.
What Olympia locals say
From the locals · Olympia
Local threads on r/olympia tend to steer newcomers toward established independent crews and away from the cheapest last-minute options consistent with the review data below.
We pulled every moving company ranking in Google's local results for Olympia, then scored them on real, public data: current Google star rating, total verified review count, and the themes in recent reviews — punctuality, careful handling, pricing transparency, and any damage or complaint patterns.
We read the newest reviews for each company rather than relying on the headline number, and we flag national chains separately because crew quality varies more across their locations.
A local Olympia move typically runs $110 $165/hr for a two- to three-person crew and truck roughly $440 $990 for a studio or 1-bedroom and $880 $1,815 for a 2 3 bedroom, full-service (labeled estimate; get a binding quote).
Which moving company has the best reputation in Olympia?+
By verified review data, All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers carries a 4.9-star Google rating across 1,006 reviews. Our top overall pick is All Ready Moving & Storage - Olympia Movers for its combination of a 4.9 rating and 1,006 reviews.
How far in advance should I book movers in Olympia?+
Book four to eight weeks ahead, especially from May through September and at month-end when Olympia crews fill up fastest. For a long-distance move, six to eight weeks is safer.
What's the cheapest day to move?+
Midweek days (Tuesday through Thursday) in the middle of the month, outside the summer peak, are the cheapest. Month-end and summer weekends are the most in demand and cost the most.
Should I tip movers in Olympia?+
Tipping is customary but optional — a common guideline is $4–$8 per mover per hour, or 10–20% of the total bill split among the crew. Tip at the end, in cash, once the job is done.
What are red flags when hiring a mover in Olympia?+
Watch for large upfront deposits, quotes given without seeing your inventory, no written binding estimate, and a company that won't provide its license or insurance details. Intrastate movers in Washington need a UTC household-goods permit and must charge from a filed tariff. Verify the permit with the UTC; for interstate moves, confirm USDOT/MC authority on FMCSA SAFER.
Do Olympia movers need a license?+
Intrastate movers in Washington need a UTC household-goods permit and must charge from a filed tariff. Verify the permit with the UTC; for interstate moves, confirm USDOT/MC authority on FMCSA SAFER.
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