Los Angeles Moving Costs & FAQ (2026)

Best Movers LA charges $99/hour for 2 movers and a truck, $139/hour for 3 movers, and $179/hour for 4 movers. Typical totals: studio $200–$300, 1-bedroom $300–$400, 2-bedroom $560–$840, 3-bedroom $840–$1,440, large house $1,440–$1,800.

California's CPUC requires licensed movers to charge double the driving time between your origin and destination instead of charging travel to/from the warehouse. Example: a 20-minute drive between homes is billed as 40 minutes. It's the law for every licensed mover — companies that skip it are usually unlicensed.

Truck, fuel, tolls, furniture blankets, shrink wrap, tape, wardrobe boxes on loan, dollies, tools, floor/door protection, stairs, long carries up to 75 ft, and disassembly/reassembly of standard furniture. There are no add-on fees for any of these.

Yes — 3 hours at your quoted hourly rate plus double drive time. This is standard across licensed LA movers.

No. Our rates are flat year-round, including weekends. Month-end and summer dates simply sell out earlier, so book those 3–6 weeks ahead.

Ask for their CAL-T number and verify it on the CPUC website (cpuc.ca.gov); for interstate movers, check the USDOT number on the FMCSA mover search (fmcsa.dot.gov). Unlicensed movers can't legally transport household goods and carry no cargo insurance. Our CAL-T number will be published in the footer the day it is issued.

Basic valuation of $0.60 per pound per item is included free by law. Full-value protection — repair, replace or reimburse at actual value — is available on any move. High-value items (art, instruments) can be itemized for full coverage.

Finish packing before the crew arrives (or book our packing service), reserve elevator/parking if your building requires it (we handle this when notified), defrost the fridge 24h ahead, keep documents/valuables/medications with you, and label boxes by destination room.

Yes — pianos, gun safes up to 1,500 lbs, Pelotons and full home gyms. Specialty items get a flat written price before move day rather than open-ended hourly billing.

Lightweight clothing yes — we shrink-wrap drawers shut. Anything heavy, fragile or valuable should be boxed.

By law: propane tanks, gasoline, paint thinners, fireworks and other hazardous materials. We also recommend transporting jewelry, cash, documents and medications personally.

2–3 weeks for mid-month weekdays; 4–6 weeks for month-end, weekends and June–September. Same-day and next-day slots are often available — call before 1 PM.

We issue COIs with your property management's exact wording within 24 hours at no charge — standard in DTLA, Marina del Rey, the Wilshire Corridor and most newer buildings.

Yes — patient crews experienced with downsizing moves, plus coordination with family members and retirement communities at no extra cost.

Nothing due at booking. You pay after the move is complete — card, cash or Zelle. A card hold may be taken for same-day bookings. Tips are never required.

Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 48 hours before your move window. Inside 48 hours, a fee equal to one hour of your rate applies.