What is the best time to move?

There’s a lot to consider when figuring out the best time to move. Whether you’re planning around the kids, a job, or something else, you’ll need to know the best time to move your belongings to your new home.

If you already have a specific time in mind to move, get a free moving quote from U-Pack to see how much your move will cost. Remember, WE do the driving!

If you’ve got some flexibility to your move, consider the following options:

Choose an off-peak moving day
Did you know that the summertime is the busiest moving season, unlike the fall or winter? If summer is your only option, plan your move on an off-peak moving day, like a weekday or at the beginning of the month. You’ll see higher prices at the end of the month and on weekends. Use our moving calendar to see the peak and off-peak moving days for your move.

Move during the school year
While you’ll be taking the kids out of one school, you’ll be putting them right into a new school, allowing them to easily adjust to the new school’s routine. The “new kid” nametag will fade quicker than if they start at the beginning of the year.

Move after Holidays
Anytime there is a holiday, expect higher moving prices. People like to move around holidays because they have time off. Christmas, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving are the busiest holidays for moving, so consider moving immediately after the holidays have past. 

Have you moved during any of the times above? Tell us about it by commenting below.

If you have questions about the best time to move, we’ll answer them. We can help you find the best time to move at a price you can afford. Just give us a call at 800-413-4799 or leave us a comment below! We drive. You save. ®