Northeast · 1.1 million residents · capital Providence

Moving Companies in Rhode Island

2 cities, 360 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Rhode Island to every other state.

2city hubs
360registered carriers
270interstate authority
$140/htypical two-mover rate

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Rhode Island has a population of about 1.1 million and 2 cities covered on this platform, led by Providence, Newport. Across those cities we track 360 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 270 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Rhode Island run close to the national average, which is reflected in the local hourly rates and long-distance estimates on each city page. The state belongs to the Northeast region; the state capital is Providence.

Movers by city in Rhode Island

Providence 330 movers · 253 interstate · pop. 195,310 Route
Newport 30 movers · 17 interstate · pop. 25,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Rhode Island

Local moves within a Rhode Island metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$590	$720	$880
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$710	$860	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,150	$1,410	$1,720
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,820	$2,220	$2,710
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,760	$3,370	$4,110

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Rhode Island
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,000	$2,440	$2,970
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,000	$3,650	$4,460
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,990	$6,090	$7,430
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,990	$9,740	$11,880
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,980	$13,390	$16,340

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Rhode Island?

Local movers in Rhode Island typically charge $140 to $240 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,150 to $1,720; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,990 to $7,430.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Providence (330), Newport (30) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

Do I need a licensed mover for a move within Rhode Island?

Moves that stay inside Rhode Island 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.