South · 8.6 million residents · capital Richmond

Moving Companies in Virginia

16 cities, 5,177 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers and routes from Virginia to every other state.

16city hubs
5,177registered carriers
3,239interstate authority
$135/htypical two-mover rate

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Virginia has a population of about 8.6 million and 16 cities covered on this platform, led by Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Arlington. Across those cities we track 5,177 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers, 3,239 of them authorized for interstate moves.

Labor costs in Virginia 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 South region; the state capital is Richmond.

Movers by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach 230 movers · 147 interstate · pop. 453,737 Route
Chesapeake 321 movers · 201 interstate · pop. 255,332 Route
Arlington 1,290 movers · 809 interstate · pop. 240,000 Route
Richmond 400 movers · 215 interstate · pop. 237,257 Route
Norfolk 336 movers · 197 interstate · pop. 231,013 Route
Newport News 168 movers · 89 interstate · pop. 183,230 Route
Alexandria 1,203 movers · 740 interstate · pop. 160,662 Route
Hampton 157 movers · 88 interstate · pop. 137,315 Route
Suffolk 101 movers · 62 interstate · pop. 104,699 Route
Lynchburg 53 movers · 33 interstate · pop. 80,000 Route
Harrisonburg 71 movers · 53 interstate · pop. 52,000 Route
Charlottesville 48 movers · 29 interstate · pop. 47,000 Route
Blacksburg 80 movers · 61 interstate · pop. 45,000 Route
Fredericksburg 152 movers · 107 interstate · pop. 28,000 Route
Fairfax 534 movers · 383 interstate · pop. 25,000 Route
Williamsburg 33 movers · 25 interstate · pop. 16,000 Route

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Typical moving costs in Virginia

Local moves within a Virginia metro area
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$570	$700	$850
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$690	$840	$1,020
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,120	$1,370	$1,670
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$1,770	$2,160	$2,630
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$2,680	$3,270	$3,990

Interstate moves of about 1,000 miles from Virginia
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,940	$2,370	$2,890
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,910	$3,550	$4,330
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,850	$5,920	$7,220
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,770	$9,470	$11,550
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,680	$13,020	$15,890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do movers cost in Virginia?

Local movers in Virginia typically charge $135 to $230 per hour depending on crew size. A two-bedroom local move usually totals $1,120 to $1,670; a 1,000-mile interstate move of the same home runs $4,850 to $7,220.

Which Virginia cities have the most moving companies?

On this platform Arlington (1,290), Alexandria (1,203), Fairfax (534), Richmond (400), Norfolk (336) lead the state by number of FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers.

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

Moves that stay inside Virginia 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.