Moving to
Moving to or from Greenville, SC
33 reviews in our file cover a move into or out of Greenville from 2018 to 3 Nov 2026. People moving in most often come from Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; West Des Moines, IA, and the median of those priced inbound reviews is $3,776.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Greenville
People moving into Greenville most often come from Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; West Des Moines, IA.
Who is arriving. People moving into Greenville most often come from Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; West Des Moines, IA. Across 19 priced reviews, the median for an inbound move is $3,776. That figure is a median of what reviewers reported paying, not a quote for your house. Compare those reports with a fresh figure on the move cost guide.
What the price level means. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro is 93.3, and South Carolina sits at 93.7, against a US baseline of 100. A reading under 100 means goods and services in the metro cost less than the national level. It does not set the mover's bill.
What reviewers paid, Greenville. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2018 to 3 Nov 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Greenville from elsewhere | $3,776 | 19 |
| Out of Greenville | $3,500 | 11 |
| From Greenville within the state | not published | 3 |
| Price level, Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (US = 100) | 93.3 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Top-rated movers in and near Greenville
Each has 5+ reviews and 4.0+ stars (a few, to fill the list, 3+ reviews and 3.5+). Movers reviewed in the last 3 years come first, then by rating weighted by how many reviews back it. Few Greenville movers qualify, so the list goes on with the best elsewhere in the state; each card says where the mover is based. No mover pays to be on this list.
- R&S Movers5.0(20 reviews)Charleston · USDOT 4448183 · latest review Oct 2026
- Soda City Movers4.0(11 reviews)Columbia · latest review Mar 2025
- Gentlemen Movers4.0(10 reviews)Columbia · USDOT 1442337 · latest review Feb 2025
- We Love Moving5.0(3 reviews)Charleston · latest review Nov 2021
- Smooth Move4.0(4 reviews)North Charleston · USDOT 2357653 · latest review Jan 2020
- Ballantyne & Beyond Moving & Storage4.0(4 reviews)Fort Mill · USDOT 1917317 · latest review Jun 2019
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Moving out of Greenville
The destinations named most often are New York, NY; Winter Garden, FL; Daytona Beach, FL.
Where people leave for. The destinations named most often are New York, NY; Winter Garden, FL; Daytona Beach, FL. Across 11 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Greenville is $3,500. Moves that stay inside South Carolina are too few for a median, so we do not publish one. Distance and state lines do most of the work on that bill.
When reviews bunch up. Reviews cluster in Dec, Jun, Jul and thin out in May, Feb, Apr. Those dates mark when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so read them as a season rather than a booking slot. If your date sits in the busy cluster, check the peak season calculator before you lock the truck.
Where reviewers came from and went, Greenville.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 2 | New York, NY | 2 |
| Denver, CO | 1 | Winter Garden, FL | 1 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 1 | Daytona Beach, FL | 1 |
| Auburn, ME | 1 | Denver, CO | 1 |
| Pasadena, CA | 1 | Cleveland, OH | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Greenville move harder
Haulest is not a carrier and does not book your truck.
What the file says about access. Access problems these reviews name most: no single access problem. Do not treat that line as a promise that your building will be easy. Before the quote, tell the mover the floor, the carry distance, and whether a truck can park at the door. A missed detail is how a firm price becomes a surprise.
Damage and the quote. 36.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.27. Read the written comments along with the stars. Haulest is not a carrier and does not book your truck. Before you accept a number, learn how to read a moving estimate and confirm the mover in the license lookup.
Route pages from and to Greenville
What a moving crew earns around Greenville
Half of the hand movers in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC area earn less than $18.52 an hour (US: $19.35); truck drivers, $25.52. An hourly quote for a crew pays two or three of them, plus the truck, fuel, insurance, and the company's margin, so the rate per mover is usually two to three times the wage. A rate near the wage itself means someone is not insured or not paid.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: 53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand (11,960 jobs in the area); 53-3032 Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. The occupation includes warehouse work, not only moving crews. BLS wage data
Doing it yourself
Renting a truck in Greenville
Which truck fits your home, and what to check before you book one here.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to move to Greenville?
- Across 19 priced reviews, the median for an inbound move is $3,776. That figure is a median of what reviewers reported paying. It is not a quote for your house.
- How much does it cost to move out of Greenville?
- Across 11 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Greenville is $3,500. Moves that stay inside South Carolina are too few for a median. A move that leaves South Carolina is interstate, and USDOT and FMCSA rules apply.
- When are Greenville move reviews busiest?
- Reviews cluster in Dec, Jun, Jul and thin out in May, Feb, Apr. Those dates mark when the review was posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Treat the cluster as a season cue when you book.
- What should I tell the mover before a Greenville quote?
- Access problems these reviews name most: no single access problem. Give the floor, the carry distance, and parking before the quote so the price matches the job. 36.4% of these reviews mention damage, which is another reason to describe the load clearly.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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