South · 4.5 million residents · capital Frankfort

Moving Companies in Kentucky

4 cities, 768 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Kentucky to every other state.

4city hubs
768registered carriers
435interstate authority
$120/htypical two-mover rate

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Kentucky has a population of about 4.5 million and 4 cities covered on this platform, led by Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green. Across those cities we track 768 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 435 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Kentucky run below the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the South region; the state capital is Frankfort.

Movers by city in Kentucky

Louisville 401 movers · 245 interstate · pop. 641,962 Route
Lexington 189 movers · 71 interstate · pop. 329,751 Route
Bowling Green 128 movers · 97 interstate · pop. 76,000 Route
Frankfort 50 movers · 22 interstate · pop. 29,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Kentucky

Local moves within a Kentucky metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$500	$610	$750
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$600	$730	$890
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$980	$1,200	$1,460
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,550	$1,890	$2,300
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,350	$2,870	$3,500

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Kentucky
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,700	$2,070	$2,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,550	$3,110	$3,800
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,250	$5,190	$6,330
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,800	$8,300	$10,120
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,360	$11,410	$13,920

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Moving from Kentucky to another state

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Kentucky?

Local movers in Kentucky typically charge $120 to $200 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $980 to $1,460; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,250 to $6,330.

Which Kentucky cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Louisville (401), Lexington (189), Bowling Green (128), Frankfort (50) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Kentucky?

Moves that stay inside Kentucky are regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Most states require intrastate movers to hold a state permit or registration in addition to a USDOT number; the company cards on each city page show the USDOT number so you can verify it.