Best movers in Reno, Nev.

When you've got a move coming up, that checklist can seem incredibly overwhelming. One of the hardest tasks is finding a mover you can trust to get the job done. The good news is you won't be starting your research from scratch this time around. We've evaluated some of the best movers in Reno, scoring them based on criteria like Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation , licensing and compliance with local laws, customer testimonials and more. We also called the three featured companies on our list to get a price estimate, as well as a feel for how each business treats potential customers.

Top Reno movers

The best moving company in Reno for YOU

While we trust every mover featured on this list, the best choice for you will depend on your individual needs and budget. If storage is required, consider companies that provide storage services. If you have specialty items that need extra care, such as a piano or a delicate china cabinet, look for movers experienced in handling those belongings. If budget is your top concern, contact multiple moving companies and compare estimates to find the best deal. We recommend reaching out to at least three movers before making your final decision.

Wolf Pack Moving earned the top spot for the best overall mover in Reno. The company charges an hourly rate of $170 Monday through Thursday, then bumps it up $180 per hour Friday through Sunday. Be aware there's a two-hour minimum. This price includes labor costs for two movers, a 26-foot truck, tools, furniture wrapping and blankets. There's a travel fee of $50 that covers fuel and truck maintenance costs. There's no deposit required.

Carneys Full Service Movers is another top moving company in the area. For our local move, we were quoted a ballpark estimate between $1,000 and $1,500. This estimate includes the hourly rate for three movers ($210 per hour), a 26-foot truck, travel fees and the necessary tools to get the job done. There's a three-hour minimum for weekday moves and a four-hour minimum for a Saturday move. However, you won't be charged extra for stairs, elevators or any heavy or bulky items.

Table of contents

• Best overall mover in Reno

• Top alternative Reno mover

• Best national moving company

• More best Reno movers

• Why you can trust Yahoo Local moving advice

• Nevada moving FAQs

• Methodology

Best moving companies in Reno, Nevada

Wolf Pack Moving is the best overall Reno moving company

Founded in 2020, Wolf Pack Moving has been handling residential and commercial moves in Reno for five years. You can hire the company for both local and long-distance moves, as well as other services like packing, junk removal and single-item transportation. What we were really impressed with was its price transparency. There's an entire pricing section of its website laying out exactly how much its moving services cost — no surprises and no hidden fees. 

However, we wanted the full customer experience, so we gave Wolf Pack Moving a call to get an estimate to move a three-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot house within Reno. When we called, we spoke with Adrian, a sales representative, who was very detailed in explaining how pricing worked and what type of service we should expect. The company has different hourly rates depending on the day of the week. 

On Monday through Thursday, you'll pay $170 per hour. It gets bumped up to $180 per hour for Friday, Saturday and Sunday moves. The hourly rate includes two movers, a 26-foot truck, any necessary tools for the job, furniture wrapping and blankets. Adrian told us that any items weighing more than 250 pounds will cost an extra $100. If a third mover is needed, you'll pay a discounted rate of $60 per hour. Note that there's a two-hour minimum for every job.

Services offered

• Residential and commercial moves

• Local moving and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking services

• Heavy item moving

• Junk removal

• Single-item transportation

There's a $50 minimum travel fee for local moves. For long-distance moves, you'll be charged $2 per mile. The travel fee covers fuel and truck maintenance costs. For a local move, Monday through Friday, you're looking at roughly $390 minimum, and $410 for a weekend move for two movers. You don't need to pay a deposit to book a move with Wolf Pack Moving, and all costs are due after the move is complete. You can pay with cash, card or check. However, there is a 3% processing fee for credit and debit card payments. All members of the moving crew are trained and background-checked.

Wolf Pack Moving is a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating and no filed complaints. It's achieved a perfect five-star rating on Google (471 reviews) and a 4.9-star rating on Yelp (83 reviews). You can call them at 775-900-7638 or visit the website for a quote. 

The company is located at 1925 E. Prater Way, Sparks, Nev., 89436. Business hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Customer testimonial

I had an excellent experience with Wolf Pack! Dalton and Greg were professional, efficient, and handled everything with great care. Moving can be stressful, but they made the process smooth and easy. Highly recommend! - Caryn P., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Carneys Full Service Movers is our top alternative Reno mover

Another moving company we recommend in the Reno area is Carneys Full Service Movers. In business since 2005, this family-owned company aims to treat every move as if it were its own. The company provides local and long-distance moving services in Nevada, as well as packing services and piano moving. 

When we called the business, we spoke on the phone with Kenny, a sales representative, who was very straightforward to talk to and happy to answer our questions. To move our three-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot home locally in Reno, we were given a rough estimate of $1,000 to $1,500. This estimate includes the hourly rate for three movers ($210 per hour), a 26-foot moving truck and any costs for travel and tools. 

To get an accurate quote, the company requests an in-person visit for any homes with a bedroom count higher than two. During the visit, they'll perform a quick walkthrough of your home to get a feel for the size of your home and the number of items that need to be moved. 

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moving

• Heavy and specialty item moving

• Packing and unpacking services

• Packing supplies

• Loading and unloading moving pods or containers

There's a three-hour minimum for moves taking place on a weekday (Monday through Friday), and a four-hour minimum for Saturday moves. For a local move on a weekday with three movers, you'll likely pay at least $630. That increases to $840 for a weekend move. Kenny told us there are no extra costs for stairs, elevators or heavy items. You don't need to put any money down to secure a move date with the company. All payments are due after the move is complete. You can pay with cash or a check. They don't accept card payments. Additionally, all the movers are required to pass a background check.

Carneys Full Service Movers is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and no complaints on file. On Google, the company has a 4.3-star rating (79 reviews) and a 4.1-star rating on Yelp (91 reviews). 

You can call 775-358-3900 or visit its website for an estimate. The company is located at 1933 Frazer Ave., Sparks, Nev., 89431. Business hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday and is closed on Sunday.

Customer testimonial

I had a great experience moving across town with Carney's movers. It was a bit of a complicated moving situation, but they handled it with ease. Their communication is prompt and professional — they got back to me very quickly and we had things ironed out within just a few days of my initial inquiry. - Holly K., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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BLVD Moving is the best national moving company

While we aim to highlight the best local businesses at Yahoo Local, we also know national moving companies can be the better choice at times, especially for long-distance moves. After researching several national providers, BLVD Moving came out as the top option among our best national moving companies . For a full breakdown of how to choose, see our guide to comparing local and national movers .

Established in 2000, BLVD Moving is operated by professionals with decades of expertise in the relocation industry. Although it maintains just four offices in California, the company provides both local and long-distance moving services throughout the United States. As a family-run and independent business, BLVD manages its own trucks and staff, though its policies note that subcontractors or agents may occasionally be used. This practice is fairly standard in the moving world when demand spikes, but it's still something to be aware of.

We requested a price estimate from BLVD Moving for a 500-mile relocation involving around 1,340 cubic feet of belongings — approximately what's typical for a standard three-bedroom household move without major appliances. The company quoted about $6,700, which aligns with rates from other cross-country movers. BLVD requires a 33% deposit at the time of booking, half of the remaining balance when items are picked up, and the final payment upon delivery.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moves

• Residential, office and commercial moves

• Packing services

• Storage

• Financing

For cancellations, BLVD allows customers to receive their deposit back if they cancel at least two business days prior to the scheduled pickup. Delivery timeframes range from two to 21 business days, depending on distance. This period begins from the preferred delivery date you provide, which means that in some cases, you could wait a little over a month before receiving your shipment.

BLVD advises reserving your move a month ahead of time, though during high-demand periods — such as summer and the beginning or end of each month — it's wise to schedule even earlier. The quote process is straightforward, offering virtual walkthroughs or an online inventory form for faster pricing. Financing is also available, with rates starting as low as 0% interest for qualified customers.

The company holds BBB accreditation with an B+ rating and 85 listed complaints. While that number may seem high, it's relatively typical for large moving providers. Customer feedback shows a 4.3-star rating on Google (1,181 reviews) and 2.3 stars on Yelp (369 reviews). All movers employed by BLVD are direct hires who undergo background screenings.

BLVD Moving's main office is located at 21622 Plummer St., Chatsworth, Calif., 91311. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. To request a quote, you can reach the company at 844-274-0500 or visit its website .

Customer testimonial

My new apartment had tricky stairs, but the movers carried furniture up like it was no big deal. They kept things careful and steady the whole way. It saved me from a headache I'd been dreading for weeks. - Allen F., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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You can count on Yahoo Local moving advice, and this is why

For many years now, Yahoo has been committed to sharing reliable details about local businesses. Our Yahoo Local guides carry that commitment forward, designed to give you the clearest and most trustworthy insights into which businesses in your area deserve your time and money. But we don't expect you to take that on faith alone. Instead, we explain exactly how our process works and the factors that shape our recommendations. With a ranking system uniquely developed by our team, we believe we've built the fairest way to spotlight top local companies. You'll never see businesses paying to appear in our guides, and we never rely on sponsored placements. Want more details? Visit our full methodology page . 

Below is everything that went into the rankings for our list of the best moving companies in Reno:

• Nine movers evaluated

• 2,734 customer reviews and ratings from five sources

• 14 ranking criteria incorporated

• Interviewed or connected with all three featured movers

• Independent price quotes sourced from all three featured moving companies

• Independently researched and fact-checked by Yahoo

• Recommendations are maintained and updated regularly

Nevada moving FAQs

What info should you have when requesting an estimate?

What a mover needs to create an estimate can vary depending on the business and how comprehensive their quote process is. Some movers will request the square footage of your house, the number of bedrooms and the pick-up and drop-off locations. Others won't give a final price until they've reviewed a full list of all the items you plan to move.

At a minimum, you should have the dimensions of your current and new homes, the exact addresses and a list of any oversize or specialty belongings that could be more difficult to move. Many moving companies charge extra for pieces that exceed a certain weight, so sharing these details early helps you avoid surprise costs later. You should also mention if there are stairs or elevators at either property, since movers often add surcharges for those situations.

What should you know about packing and storage in Nevada?

You can expect to experience all four seasons in Nevada, but temperatures tend to lean on the warmer side. Reno, in particular, has average temperatures as high as 91 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer and can get as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter, according to U.S. Climate Data . 

Items like electronics, art supplies, synthetic fabric, makeup products and medications are sensitive to extreme temperatures and are best transported in climate-controlled vehicles. If you need storage, consider spending a little extra to keep these items in an indoor or climate-controlled facility.

What's different about condo and apartment moving in Nevada?

Moving into or out of an apartment or condo means there's probably going to be stairs. Many moving companies tack on extra fees if they need to carry your items up multiple flights, or even when using an elevator. They might even charge per step taken. Every company is a bit different. However, if your unit is on the third floor or higher, expect to pay an extra fee.

Do you need moving permits or licenses to move in Nevada?

Yes, movers in Nevada must obtain a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) from the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). This is mandatory for legal operation within the state. Movers operating vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or more must also receive a USDOT Number from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Check out our full guide on Nevada's moving company licensing and regulations for more details.

How much should you tip movers in Nevada?

The general rule of thumb when tipping movers is to tip somewhere between 10% to 20% of the total moving cost. This applies to both local and long-distance moves. Just remember that tipping isn't required — it's a gratuity. If you aren't satisfied with your service, don't feel like you need to leave a tip.

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