How Much Does U-Pack Cost? Here’s a Breakdown

Quick answer: U-Pack costs about $900 - $6,600 for most long-distance moves, based on moveBuddha pricing data, and a single ReloCube averaged $2,100 in July 2026, according to U-Pack. Your price depends on distance, home size, move date, and whether you book ReloCubes or trailer space, but you only pay for the space you fill. Check U-Pack against the best moving container companies before you book.

Here’s what U-Pack costs by home size:

• 1-bedroom move: $900 - $2,500
• 2- to 3-bedroom move: $1,500 - $3,900
• 4- to 5-bedroom move: $2,500 - $6,600

Get a price range for your own route with our moving cost calculator.

Here are the U-Pack cost details that matter most:

• Typical price range: Most long-distance U-Pack moves cost $900 - $6,600, based on moveBuddha pricing data.
• Average ReloCube cost: One ReloCube averaged $2,100 for a long-distance move in July 2026, according to U-Pack.
• Biggest money saver: U-Pack charges only for the trailer space or number of ReloCubes you actually fill.
• Cheapest fit: Small long-distance moves that need one ReloCube or a few feet of trailer space cost the least.
• Most expensive fit: Large cross-country moves that need a full 28-foot trailer or several ReloCubes cost the most.
• Not built for: U-Pack is a long-distance service, so local moves need a different provider.

U-Pack costs $900 - $3,140 for moves of 50 - 250 miles and $1,800 - $6,600 for moves over 250 miles, based on moveBuddha pricing data. Your final price mostly comes down to how many ReloCubes or how many feet of trailer space you fill.

The best interstate moving companies handle more of the work, but moving containers cost about 30% less than full-service movers on average. PODS usually wins on shorter moves, while U-Pack pulls ahead on most moves over 250 miles, especially for smaller households.

A single ReloCube averaged $2,100 for door-to-door delivery in July 2026, according to U-Pack, so larger homes sometimes save by booking trailer space instead of several cubes. moveBuddha’s moving cost calculator weighs distance, home size, move date, and service level together, so the range you see reflects your actual move instead of a national average.

Seven Better Moves Project participants paid $1,146 - $4,561 for U-Pack moves of 728 - 2,800 miles between 2022 and 2024. Every one of them paid their quote or less.

The table below shows each participant’s route, distance, and final U-Pack bill. Click a route to read the full story.

Jason moved a four-bedroom home and paid $1,548 under his $6,109 quote because he booked a full 28-foot trailer but filled only 15 feet. Freddy’s $1,438 also covered two months of storage, which shows how cheap a small U-Pack move can stay with storage included.

A U-Pack quote covers equipment, delivery, transportation, fuel, tolls, and standard liability coverage, according to U-Pack. Here’s what to know before you book:

• No fuel surcharge: Fuel and tolls are built into the quoted rate, and taxes don’t apply to standard U.S. moves.
• No deposit: You need a payment method to reserve, but U-Pack charges you only after your belongings are picked up.
• Rate lock: Quotes stay valid for seven days, and a booked reservation holds your price as long as your shipment size, date, and destination don’t change.
• Extra charges: Moves to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or Canada carry added taxes or customs fees, and equipment kept past your loading window costs $50 a day per ReloCube or $250 a day per trailer.

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Distance, home size, and move date drive most of your U-Pack price. These are the main cost factors to plan around:

• Distance: Longer moves cost more, and U-Pack may adjust rates as diesel prices change.
• Shipment size: U-Pack prices trailers by the linear foot, with a 5-foot minimum, and ReloCube moves by the number of cubes you fill.
• Move date: Summer is U-Pack’s peak season, running May - September, and mid-week and mid-month dates usually cost less.
• Equipment availability: When trailers or ReloCubes are in high demand on your route, quotes go up.
• Location: Moving into or out of a dense city can mean tight parking for a trailer or ReloCube, so plan for permits or service center delivery.
• Storage: Storage adds a recurring charge every 30 days, and trailer storage caps out at 120 days.
• Add-ons: Loading help or extra coverage costs more on top of your base rate. You can research your coverage options and shipper rights through FMCSA’s Protect Your Move.

U-Pack tends to offer the best value in these situations:

• Moves over 250 miles: U-Pack beats PODS and 1-800-PACK-RAT on most longer moves in moveBuddha pricing data.
• Flexible move dates: Weekday and off-peak moves outside May - September usually get lower U-Pack rates.
• DIY loading: Loading and unloading yourself removes labor, the biggest cost driver in a full-service move.
• Uncertain shipment size: U-Pack charges only for the feet or cubes you fill, so overestimating costs you nothing.
• Small to midsize homes: One or two ReloCubes cover most one- to three-bedroom households.

U-Pack isn’t always the cheapest choice. It can cost more in these scenarios:

• Shorter moves: PODS costs less than U-Pack on most moves of 50 - 250 miles in moveBuddha pricing data.
• Peak-season or short-notice dates: Equipment availability drives U-Pack quotes, so a busy summer date can push U-Pack above competitors.
• Difficult access: Addresses without a driveway, with tight street parking, or with HOA rules can complicate placement.
• Long-term storage for a large home: Trailer storage caps out at 120 days, so longer stays require several ReloCubes.
• Full-service needs: If you want movers to pack, load, and unload, compare the best interstate moving companies instead.

U-Pack is already one of the cheaper long-distance options, but these steps can lower your bill further:

• Use a discount code. U-Pack lists BLOG25 for $25 off, CAMPUS for $50 off student moves, DITY10 for $100 off active-duty military moves, and MIL50 for an extra $50 off veteran moves. See more moving container discounts.
• Pick off-peak dates. Mid-week and mid-month moves outside U-Pack’s May - September peak season usually cost less.
• Choose service center delivery. Loading or unloading at a U-Pack service center instead of your home can save hundreds of dollars, according to U-Pack.
• Load strategically. Declutter first and pack tightly so you need fewer cubes or feet. Our guide to what fits in a U-Pack container helps you size it.
• Compare quotes. moveBuddha users save 30% on average compared to people who book the first quote they get, and our calculator runs on 1,000+ live price points collected every month, so you can check a U-Pack quote against real market rates.

A ReloCube usually costs less for one- to two-bedroom moves, while trailer space often costs less for three- to four-bedroom homes. About six ReloCubes equal the space in one full trailer, according to U-Pack.

ReloCubes hold 308 cubic feet and up to 2,500 pounds, or about one furnished room. Each one measures 5’10” x 6’10” x 7’9″ inside and fits in a single parking space. U-Pack quoted $2,010 for one ReloCube on a 1,530-mile Salt Lake City to Memphis, Tennessee, move in August 2026.

Trailers are 28 feet long with about 1,944 cubic feet of space, enough for a three- to four-bedroom home. U-Pack charges by the linear foot with a 5-foot minimum. For example, U-Pack quoted $2,819 for 17 feet of trailer space on a three-bedroom Denver to Dallas move in August 2026.

You can reserve extra cubes or trailer space and pay only for what you use. U-Pack drops off the equipment at your home, gives you up to three business days to load, transports it, and gives you up to three business days to unload. Containers can’t go on soft surfaces like grass, and you may need HOA or city permission to park on the street.

U-Pack doesn’t publish a flat storage rate because prices vary by destination and season. Storage is billed every 30 days, starting when your shipment reaches a U-Pack service center.

ReloCubes can stay in storage as long as you need, while trailers max out at 120 days. Your belongings stay inside the same ReloCube or trailer the whole time, so you load and unload only once.

Stored shipments sit at U-Pack service centers in most service areas, depending on equipment availability. You can’t access your items while they’re in storage, and storage isn’t climate-controlled, so pack sensitive items accordingly.

U-Pack is cheaper than PODS and 1-800-PACK-RAT on most moves over 250 miles, based on moveBuddha pricing data, because you only pay for the space you use. PODS is often cheaper for shorter moves and storage-heavy plans, and U-Haul U-Box can compete on some small moves.