Lowering the cost of moving to Hawaii

Whether you’re just starting to think about moving to Hawaii or if you already have your plane ticket in hand, let me just go ahead and say that I’m jealous!  Even if you’re concerned about the cost of moving to Hawaii, remember that you’re moving to a tropical paradise.  Sparkling waters, crashing waves, a beautiful landscape—can’t you already smell the hibiscus flowers just thinking about it?  That being said, it’s a good idea to have a financial plan for your move to the islands.  Where do you start?  Here are a few suggestions for controlling your moving budget:  

Cut the cost of moving to Hawaii by choosing low-traffic move dates.&nb...
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Ah…beautiful Hilo, Hawaii. Have you seen photos of this place? Or even better, have you been there? Absolutely amazing. And may I offer a little piece of advice? If you’re moving to Hilo, you might consider keeping it under wraps, or risk the onslaught of visitors that never want to leave! It’s a coastal town on the eastern side of the Big Island, and lies at the feet of three volcanoes, Mauna Kea, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. And it’s simply breathtaking.

OK, I’m moving to Hilo in my head…snapping out of it.

Seriously though, if you’re planning a move to Hilo from the upper 48, you have a few options. Obviously rental trucks are out of the question, since the Pacific Ocean is a bit of a barrier. But, rest assured, there are options for...
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New Service Options
We have recently expanded options for Hawaii Moving! We’re always looking for ways to improve the U-Pack service and we feel like this is another great step. Here are all of the service options now available if you’re using U-Pack to move to Hawaii:

ReloCube – Door to Door delivery
We can provide door to door delivery if you're moving to the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Since the ABF service center is located in Honolulu, we’ve always been able to provide door to door service in Oahu. Now, we have an agent on the island of Hawaii that can provide door delivery to almost a...
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If you’re moving to Hawaii, but don’t have a place to live yet, no worries!  U-Pack has storage options for you.

Store at your origin
You can load our moving and storage container(s) and store them at the ABF service center closest to the city you’re moving from. Then, once you find a place to live in Hawaii, call and tell us to send it on it’s way. At that time, we’ll just charge you the rate for storage (renews every 30 days) and the original drop and pick up charge. You won’t be charged the rest until your shipment is on its way to Hawaii.

Store in Hono...
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How long does it take to get my stuff to Hawaii?

It’s always a good idea to ask what the normal transit time is for your move. It can vary drastically from company to company. You’ll probably run into some companies that can take up to a month or longer to move your stuff to Hawaii!  Here’s a little insight into the differences between companies you might choose when moving to Hawaii.

Rental Trucks

Oops, can’t do that. There is this big thing called the Pacific Ocean. Just checking to see if you were paying attention. Moving on…

Full Service Hawaii Moving Companies

Hiring a full service company to move everything for you sounds convenient.  They pac...
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