Moving to
Moving to or from Honolulu, HI
44 reviews in our file describe a move into or out of Honolulu, dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026. The median for moves in is $3,800 and the median for moves out is $4,299, and Haulest is not a carrier.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Honolulu
The origins named most often are Los Angeles, CA; Saint Louis, MO; Ewa Beach, HI.
Who moves in. The origins named most often are Los Angeles, CA; Saint Louis, MO; Ewa Beach, HI. Across 21 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Honolulu is $3,800. A move that stays inside Hawaii has too few priced reviews for a median. Read moving cost basics before you stack those quotes side by side.
The price level. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Urban Honolulu, HI metro at 111.0 and Hawaii as a whole at 110.0, with the US at 100. Both sit above the national baseline. Hold that next to the inbound median when you read a bid. Use the estimate guide when you compare bids.
What reviewers paid, Honolulu. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Honolulu from elsewhere | $3,800 | 21 |
| Out of Honolulu | $4,299 | 21 |
| From Honolulu within the state | not published | 2 |
| Price level, Urban Honolulu, HI (US = 100) | 111.0 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Honolulu
The destinations named most often are Henderson, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Arroyo Grande, CA.
Where people go. The destinations named most often are Henderson, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Arroyo Grande, CA. Across 21 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Honolulu is $4,299. A move that leaves Hawaii is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA. A move that stays inside Hawaii follows the state rules on the state page.
When to book. Reviews cluster in Jun, Jul, Sep and thin out in Aug, Jan, Dec. Those months are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. If your dates land in Jun, Jul, Sep, ask for a truck earlier than you would in a thin month. Check the peak calculator while the week is still open.
Where reviewers came from and went, Honolulu.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 3 | Henderson, NV | 2 |
| Saint Louis, MO | 1 | Los Angeles, CA | 2 |
| Ewa Beach, HI | 1 | Arroyo Grande, CA | 1 |
| Torrance, CA | 1 | San Francisco, CA | 1 |
| San Diego, CA | 1 | Nashville, TN | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Honolulu move harder
The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups.
Access problems. The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Tell the mover about stairs and walk-ups at pickup and at delivery before the quote is written. Include the floor and whether the path is a walk-up so the bid prices the carry. That note should sit in the estimate with the weight and the dates.
Damage and the quote. 25% of these reviews mention damage. The mean rating is 4.14. List fragile items before the quote so handling is priced, and photograph the pieces you want tracked. A move out of Hawaii is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA, while a move inside the state follows state rules.
Access problems named in Honolulu reviews
Stairs and walk-ups · 4 reviews
“They started moving the boxes down the stairs and one of the movers kicked 2 of the boxes down the stairs.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Honolulu
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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 21 Sept 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 Honolulu cost?
- Across 21 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Honolulu is $3,800. Moves that stay inside Hawaii have too few priced reviews for a median. You can sketch your own figure with the [cost calculator](/calculators/cost).
- How much does a move out of Honolulu cost?
- Across 21 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Honolulu is $4,299. The destinations named most often are Henderson, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Arroyo Grande, CA. A move that leaves Hawaii is interstate and federal, under USDOT and FMCSA.
- When do Honolulu moves get booked?
- Reviews cluster in Jun, Jul, Sep and thin out in Aug, Jan, Dec. The dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move. Ask earlier if your move falls in the busier months.
- What should I tell a mover before a Honolulu quote?
- The access problem these reviews name most is stairs and walk-ups. Describe stairs and walk-ups at both ends before the quote. 25% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 4.14, so name fragile items in that same note.
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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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