Moving to
Moving to or from Hartford, CT
Moves into Hartford have a median of $3,688 across 16 priced reviews, and moves out have a median of $3,100 across 21. Haulest is not a carrier, and these notes rest on 38 reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Hartford
People moving into Hartford most often come from Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; Indianapolis, IN.
Who arrives. People moving into Hartford most often come from Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; Indianapolis, IN. Across 16 priced reviews, the median for those inbound moves is $3,688. Moves that stay inside Connecticut have too few priced reviews for a median. Check what a move costs before you compare quotes.
Price level. BEA price parity for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro is 102.7, with the United States set at 100. Connecticut as a whole sits at 103.6. The metro sits a little under the state number, and both sit a little over the national mark. That gap is small, so do not expect a cheap city or a costly one on price level alone.
What reviewers paid, Hartford. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Hartford from elsewhere | $3,688 | 16 |
| Out of Hartford | $3,100 | 21 |
| From Hartford within the state | not published | 2 |
| Price level, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT (US = 100) | 102.7 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Hartford
People leaving Hartford most often head to Savannah, GA; Denham Springs, LA; Colorado Springs, CO.
Where they go. People leaving Hartford most often head to Savannah, GA; Denham Springs, LA; Colorado Springs, CO. Across 21 priced reviews, the median cost of those outbound moves is $3,100. A move that leaves Connecticut is interstate and falls under federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA. Look up a carrier on the license lookup before you sign.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Oct, Jun, Aug and thin out in Jan, Dec, Mar. Those dates mark when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. If your load date sits in the busy cluster, ask for a quote sooner. The peak calculator shows how season shifts the price.
Where reviewers came from and went, Hartford.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2 | Savannah, GA | 2 |
| Knoxville, TN | 1 | Denham Springs, LA | 1 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1 | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 |
| Blue Diamond, NV | 1 | Pooler, GA | 1 |
| Austin, TX | 1 | Plainfield, NJ | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Hartford move harder
23.7% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.79.
Tight spots. Access problems these reviews name most: no single access problem. Nothing in the file is common enough to treat as a Hartford pattern. Still, write down stairs, elevator rules, shuttle distance, and where the truck can stop before you ask for a quote. A missed detail is how a firm price becomes a surprise.
Damage share. 23.7% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.79. Read the estimate for what is covered, what is extra, and how a claim is filed. Tell the mover about fragile items and access before the number is set. The guide on how to read a moving estimate shows which lines to check.
Route pages from and to Hartford
What a moving crew earns around Hartford
Half of the hand movers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area earn less than $21.15 an hour (US: $19.35); truck drivers, $28.79. 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 (10,770 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 Hartford
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 a move to Hartford cost?
- Across 16 priced reviews, the median for moves into Hartford is $3,688. Moves that stay inside Connecticut have too few priced reviews for a median. The figure is a median of past reviews, not a quote for your load.
- Where do people move from when they come to Hartford?
- The most common origins in this file are Atlanta, GA; Knoxville, TN; Indianapolis, IN. The reviews run from 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.
- How much is a move out of Hartford, and where do people go?
- People leaving most often go to Savannah, GA; Denham Springs, LA; Colorado Springs, CO. The median across 21 priced reviews is $3,100. A move that leaves Connecticut is interstate and follows USDOT and FMCSA rules, while a move inside the state follows Connecticut rules.
- When should I book, and what should I flag before the quote?
- Reviews cluster in Oct, Jun, Aug and thin out in Jan, Dec, Mar, and they are usually posted a few weeks after the move. Access problems in the file come out as no single access problem. 23.7% of reviews mention damage, with a mean rating of 3.79, so list fragile items and access limits before the mover prices the job.
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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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