Best Moving Companies in Hawaii

Moving is a huge life change. Whether you are moving across town, from one island to another, or onto the mainland, there are a lot of logistics that need to be sorted out before all your household goods are packed, loaded, and ready to go. A big one is finding a Hawaii mover to move your belongings safely and securely.

To help with your move in the state of Hawaii,  we’ve compiled a list of the best moving companies available.

Through in-depth research, we determined that the best Hawaii movers are:

• International Van Lines: Best Overall Full-Service Mover
• Interstate Moving & Relocation Group: Most Efficient
• Moving APT: Best Customer Service
• Safeway Moving Inc: Most Customer-Oriented
• JK Moving: Most Customizable Full-Service Mover
• Allied Van Lines: Best for Vehicle Relocation
• North American Van Lines: Best for Claims

International Van Lines

Our Take: Best Overall Full-Service Mover

With more than 20 years of experience and two million moves under its belt, International Van Lines (IVL) is our choice for “Best Overall Full-Service Mover.” This award-winning mover provides local and international moves in all 50 states, including Hawaii.

Pros and Cons

✓ Recipient of numerous customer service awards, including Newsweek’s “Best Customer Service Award” for 2021
✓ Offers full-service moves for local, interstate, and international moves to more than 150 countries
✓ Provides air freight services, auto and car shipping, and warehousing and storage options

✘ No sample pricing is listed on the website
✘ Use of third-party companies leads to a higher margin of error in shipping

Services

A licensed carrier founded in 2000, International Van Lines offers packing, disassembly and reassembly of furniture, transportation, auto transport, and storage solutions. For long-distance moves, or moves across state lines, estimates include disassembly and reassembly of basic furniture, moving supplies, mileage, fuel, and any tolls during travel. International Van Lines also offers liability coverage up to $10,000 with its long-distance moves.

Cost

Using IVL’s online moving calculator to estimate moving a three-bedroom house provided a quote of $4,200–$6,150, depending on the distance traveled. To get a more accurate estimate, speak with the company directly and provide information on how many belongings or rooms you need to move, your origin location, the distance of your move, and your move date. Get a free quote from International Van Lines by calling 888-293-1891 or by filling out this simple online form.

Learn More: International Van Lines Review

Interstate Moving & Relocation Group

Our Take: Most Efficient

Interstate Moving & Relocation Group (IMRG) is a nationally recognized moving broker that specializes in speedy bookings and quick quotes for a variety of moving needs. It features a cost calculator tool on its website and has efficient customer service teams to yield fast estimates and provide price-matching service.

Pros & Cons

✓ Offers service in all 50 states
✓ Provides inter- and intra-island moves for clients in Hawaii
✓ Partners with companies that provide international moving services

✘ Offers non-binding estimates
✘ Has reviews that mention price-switching by its partners

Services

IMRG’s available service offerings depend on its partner companies in Hawaii. In most cases, services include packing, storage, and debris removal. You can book vehicle shipping, self-service container moving, and limited international relocation options with some of its partner providers.

Cost

IMRG provides quick estimates through its cost calculator tool. Call the number on its homepage to receive your own optimized estimate. Moves within Hawaii and within the same island are affordable, but moves to the mainland will require thorough inventory inspection before you can receive accurate pricing. 

Call 866-209-1298 or fill out this online form to get your free IMRG quote. 

Learn More: Interstate Moving & Relocation Group Review

Moving APT

Our Take: Best Customer Service

Moving APT is a broker that takes the guesswork out of finding the right company for your Hawaii move. As a broker, Moving APT matches customers with companies that best fit their specific needs using an extensive nationwide network of movers. 

Moving APT will oversee your moving process from start to finish. The company provides 24/7 customer support for any questions or concerns and will check in with your professional mover to ensure everything is going smoothly and according to schedule.

Pros and Cons

✓ Has real-time GPS tracking of moving shipments
✓ Is often able to negotiate lower moving prices for you
✓ Operates a network of more than 2,500 independent moving companies

✘ Has received complaints through the U.S. Department of Transportation about higher-than-quoted costs
✘ Will not refund your deposit if you cancel fewer than seven days before your moving date

Services

Moving APT can accommodate full-service local and long-distance relocations of any size in all 50 states through its network of movers. The company also provides various additional services, like appliance disconnection and reconnection and car and boat shipping. 

Cost

According to Moving APT’s online cost calculator, it would cost approximately $7,000 to relocate the contents of a three-bedroom home about 2,500 miles. You will need to reach out to Moving APT directly for more accurate pricing or a binding estimate — the exact amount you can expect to pay for your moving package. Binding estimates first require a virtual review of your home and household items. 

Visit Moving APT’s website or call 1-800-360-0037 to get started on your free moving quote. 

Learn More: Moving APT Review

Safeway Moving Inc.

Our Take: Most Customer-oriented

Safeway Moving Inc. is a veteran-owned-and-operated moving company that aims to provide fast and effective moving solutions. Available across the United States, Safeway specializes in long-distance relocation. Safeway’s core values are front-facing on its website and geared toward building strong relationships with its customers. The company provides flat-rate pricing to help you stay within your budget. 

Pros and Cons

✓ Offers binding quotes with transparent pricing
✓ Offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
✓ Works with condo associations to help streamline your move

✘ Doesn’t provide instant online quotes
✘ Doesn’t have an online GPS tracker for shipment updates

Services

Safeway Moving Inc. has authority as a moving carrier and broker, conducting moves across the country and connecting customers to qualified movers in areas with limited availability. Its services include packing, loading, transporting, unloading, and unpacking. The company can also connect you with storage solutions.

Cost

Safeway does not offer online estimates or ballpark estimates, meaning you have to provide detailed information to a company representative to get a quote. Safeway promotes its binding estimate with no hidden fees. The company claims it will match competitor prices for storage solutions.

Learn More: Safeway Moving Inc. Review

Allied Van Lines

Our Take: Best for Vehicle Relocation

Allied Van Lines can help with local moves, interstate moves, and long-distance moves and provides a variety of services to help customers enjoy a hassle-free moving experience. We found the company’s vehicle relocation service particularly impressive. Allied Van Lines provides its own movers and trucks to transport a variety of vehicles, which is a rarity in the moving industry.

Pros and Cons

✓ Offers vehicle relocation services for numerous types of vehicles using the company’s own trucks and movers
✓ Offers GPS tracking on all shipments
✓ Offers additional fragile packing services for delicate, breakable, or high-value items

✘ Specialty services may be priced higher than traditional competitor prices
✘ Customer reviews mention that the claims department is hard to reach and the claims process can be difficult

Services

Allied Van Lines provides a large selection of full-service moving options. Learn more about Allied Van Lines services.

Cost

Allied’s website states that the average cost of a long-distance move with the company is $3,500. This is based on an average weight of 7,000 pounds. This quote also includes a traveling distance of 1,000 miles, which is roughly the distance between Chicago and Dallas. Allied Van Lines bases its overall cost on the total weight and mileage of your move. Pricing will increase if you add additional services, such as crating, labor, and vehicle relocation, to your move.

Get a free quote from Allied Van Lines by calling 877-483-9424 or filling out this simple online form.

Learn More: Allied Van Lines Review

JK Moving Services

Our Take: Most Customizable Full-Service Mover

JK Moving was founded in 1982, and after nearly 40 years in the business, the company is now the largest fully licensed and insured independent mover in the United States. The company provides 24/7 customer support and its moving crew is drug-tested, background-checked, and trained in the company’s fully furnished on-site training home.

Movers on a budget should know that JK Moving is one of the few professional movers that offers financing on its moves. The company’s partnership with Enhancify allows customers to connect with lenders offering loan rates as low as 0%.**
** Subject to credit approval

Pros and Cons

✓ GPS tracking offered on all shipments
✓ Financing options are available through Enhancify
✓ Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating*

✘ Quote process is lengthy and available only by phone
✘ Local moves are limited to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

*BBB rating is accurate as of October 2022.

Services

JK Moving offers a wide array of moving services, including full or partial packing services and contents protection, that can be customized to your needs. Other services include:

• Specialty item moving
• Financing options with Enhancify
• GPS tracking on all shipments

JK Moving has physical locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. and provides local moving and storage services in those areas. Throughout the rest of the country, JK Moving acts as a brokerage service to find local equipment and services you need from third-party vendors.

Cost

For a full-service move of a two-bedroom residence over 720 miles, we received an estimate of $7,521. However, a representative may need to schedule an appointment with an estimator to give you a more accurate quote. Information to have on hand includes: the total distance of your move, the total weight of your shipment, any difficult or challenging furniture you have, how many crew members your move needs, and any additional services you want to purchase.

Get a free quote from JK Moving by calling 1-571-487-8929 or filling out this simple online form.

Learn More: JK Moving Review

North American Van Lines

Our Take: Best for Claims

We like North American Van Lines (NAVL) for its streamlined, user-friendly approach to handling claims. NAVL makes it easy to file a claim if your items are damaged, broken, lost, or stolen during your Hawaii relocation. 

NAVL accepts domestic and international claims directly from its website. The company’s website also includes helpful information about the claims process. NAVL also has a designated support line for claims processing if you prefer to call and speak directly with a representative.

Pros and Cons

✓ Has an online tool to help you figure out how many boxes and other packing supplies you will need
✓ Tracks moving shipments using real-time data from WorldTrac satellite
✓ Uses an interactive simulator to train drivers for all weather conditions

✘ Can be limited in storage options, depending on location
✘ Outsources some moves, which can lead to varying customer satisfaction

Services

NAVL offers full- and partial-service moves locally, long-distance, and nationally throughout the United States and in more than 130 countries. You can personalize your relocation with NAVL through a variety of helpful add-on options, such as house cleaning, debris removal and vehicle shipping. 

Cost

Using NAVL’s online moving cost calculator, we received a quote of approximately $10,000 to move a three-bedroom home from about 2,500 miles. The company can give you a binding estimate after conducting a virtual walkthrough of your home and a review of your moving inventory.

Take this quick online survey or call 1-877-624-0912 to get your free moving estimate from NAVL.

Learn More: North American Van Lines Review

Which Is the Best Moving Company in Hawaii for You?

Whether making the move to the Hawaiian islands is a personal choice, related to job relocation, or part of a military move, there are many factors to consider before moving day. Planning a move to Hawaii can be overwhelming, but hopefully you can narrow down a few choices with the information we’ve provided.

All the Hawaii movers we reviewed provide free quotes for their services, so do some comparison shopping before making a final decision in your move to Hawaii. For a full-service move, we recommend International Van Lines for its balance of value, expertise, customer service, and specialty services.

We recommend gathering several quotes before choosing a moving company:

When you move, you’ll have to consider how to get your belongings to your new home and how to protect them once you have arrived. Home warranties can cover major systems and appliances when they break, preventing you from paying expensive repair or replacement costs out of pocket. Additionally, a homeowners insurance policy can protect the structure of your home if it’s damaged due to fire or other natural disasters.

Below are some helpful resources for Hawaii residents:

• Best Home Warranty Companies in Hawaii
• Best Pet Insurance in Hawaii
• Best Homeowners Insurance

Our Rating Methodology

The This Old House Reviews Team backs up our moving company ratings and recommendations with a detailed rating methodology to objectively score each company. We conduct research by reading through the company websites, analyzing customer reviews, conducting consumer surveys, requesting quotes, and speaking with customer representatives. We then score each moving company against our review standards for services, contents coverage, scheduling options, additional benefits and custom service options, and reputation among customers to arrive at a final score on a 5-point rating scale.

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