Memphis Moving Costs & Hourly Rates

If you’re planning a move in Memphis, the first question is usually straightforward: “What is this going to cost?” A useful answer starts with the crew’s hourly rate, the time your move requires, and any services you want included.

At Titan Elite Moving & Packing, our current rate for local moving services is $70 per mover, per hour, with a three-hour minimum and a $150 service fee per truck. After the minimum, billing continues in 15-minute increments. Below, we’ll show how that adds up—and what can change your total.

Rates checked November 10, 2026. These are Titan Elite’s published rates, not a market-wide average. The examples below are illustrations, not binding quotes or promises about how long your move will take.

Titan Elite’s local moving rates

Two movers: $140 per hour.
Three movers: $210 per hour.
Four movers: $280 per hour.
Minimum labor: three hours.
Truck service fee: $150 per truck—$150 for one truck or $300 for two.

The basic calculation is: number of movers × $70 × billable hours, plus $150 × number of trucks. Packing, materials, and other requested services are addressed separately in your estimate. Card payments carry a 3.5% processing fee.

What could a local move cost?

These examples use different crew sizes and billable durations to show the math. They do not assign a guaranteed time or price to a particular home size.

Two movers, three hours, one truck: $570

Two movers at $70 each per hour equals $140 per hour. Three hours of labor is $420. Add one $150 truck service fee, and the illustrative total is $570 before packing, materials, card processing, or other separately quoted services. The three-hour labor minimum applies even if the work takes less than three hours.

Three movers, five hours, one truck: $1,200

Three movers at $210 per crew-hour for five hours equals $1,050 in labor. With the $150 truck service fee, the illustrative total is $1,200 before additional services and applicable card processing.

Four movers, six hours, two trucks: $1,980

Four movers at $280 per crew-hour for six hours equals $1,680 in labor. Two trucks add $300 in service fees, bringing the illustrative total to $1,980 before additional services and applicable card processing.

For another example of the billing increments, three movers for 3 hours and 15 minutes is $682.50 in labor. With one truck, that is $832.50 before additional charges. You can try different combinations in our Moving Pricing Guide and calculator.

Why two similar homes can have different moving costs

Bedroom count is a starting point, not a complete inventory. One three-bedroom home might have a few furnished rooms; another might also have a full garage, a packed attic, a piano, and a large patio set.

How much is moving: Furniture, boxes, storage areas, and extra stops all add work.
Access at both addresses: Stairs, elevators, long walks to the truck, narrow doorways, and parking restrictions affect loading and unloading time.
Packing readiness: Closed, labeled boxes are easier to handle than loose belongings that still need packing.
Large or specialty pieces: Tell us about pianos, safes, oversized furniture, and anything needing special handling before move day.
Travel between locations: Driving from your pickup address to your destination is part of the billable moving time.

Under our normal local hourly pricing, stairs, elevators, long carries, weekends, and specialty items do not automatically trigger a separate surcharge. They can increase the time or crew needed. Any separately arranged specialty service should be identified in your estimate.

When does the moving clock start?

For jobs within the first 45 minutes of travel from Titan’s shop, billing starts when the crew arrives at your street—or at the gate for a gated property. If travel from the shop to your pickup takes longer than 45 minutes, billing starts after those first 45 minutes. For example, the final 15 minutes of a 60-minute inbound drive are billable.

Travel between your pickup and delivery addresses is on the clock, as is time the crew spends waiting for keys, an elevator, or building access while assigned to your job. The clock stops after the final piece is placed at the destination, or when you confirm that you no longer need anything else from the crew. After the three-hour minimum, time rounds up to the next 15-minute increment.

Are packing and materials included?

Packing is separate unless it is expressly included in your estimate. Professional packing labor and materials purchased from Titan are disclosed separately. Let us know whether you want help with the whole home, just the kitchen, or a few fragile pieces. Learn more about our packing services before deciding what to handle yourself.

Does a bigger crew always cost more?

No. A larger crew costs more per hour, but may complete the work sooner. Three movers for eight hours and four movers for six hours both equal 24 labor-hours, or $1,680 in labor at our current rate. Truck fees and any additional services still apply.

That does not mean every extra mover saves a predictable amount of time. The right crew depends on the inventory, access, and safe handling requirements.

How to keep your moving day efficient

Decide what is moving before requesting your estimate, including items in garages and storage spaces.
Pack and label boxes before the crew arrives if you are handling your own packing.
Reserve building elevators and confirm parking or gate access in advance.
Tell us about extra stops, heavy items, and any changes to the original inventory.
Keep keys and a room-by-room placement plan handy at the new home.

What about moving out of Memphis?

Long-distance moves are quoted separately as a fixed price for the agreed job scope. Do not use these local hourly examples as an interstate quote. The route, inventory, access, truck needs, and requested services all matter. Our long-distance moving team can help you work through those details.

Get an estimate for your Memphis move

The best estimate starts with the actual move: both addresses, your preferred date, a clear inventory, access details, and whether you need packing help. Whether you’re moving within Memphis or elsewhere in the Mid-South, we’ll help you understand the crew, trucks, and services your move calls for.

Request your free moving quote, or call (901) 468-7817 to talk through your move.