PODS moving containers cost in 2026
PODS moving containers costs $300 to $1,100 per local move in 2026, and most people pay about $582.
What moves the price
- Container size changes the price.
- Distance is the biggest factor for long moves.
- Season and demand change the price.
- How many months the container is kept matters.
- Where you live changes fees and rates.
What is included
The range is per local move (under 50 miles, one month included). A local price usually covers delivery, one month of storage and pickup. Protection plans, locks, extra months, permits and some fees are extra.
PODS cost by distance
| Move | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Local, under 50 miles | $300 to $1,100 |
| Long distance, 500 to 1,000 miles | $2,000 to $4,500 |
| Cross country, 1,000+ miles | $3,000 to $7,500+ |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: PODS.
Monthly storage with PODS (HireAHelper)
| Container | On site | PODS facility |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | About $139 | About $189 |
| 12 ft | About $159 | About $210 |
| 16 ft | About $175 | About $239 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: PODS.
Ways to pay less
- Book off peak, in the cooler months, which one guide says can save up to 30 percent.
- Pick up the container before the next billing month starts.
- Bring your own locks and packing supplies.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- PODS: PODS Moving Cost
- FreightWaves: How Much Does PODS Cost in 2026? Prices by Size & Distance
- HireAHelper: How Much Does PODS Cost for Moving in 2026?
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
PODS moving containers costs $300 to $1,100 per local move in 2026, and most people pay about $582. Most people pay about $582 per local move. The low end is $300 and the high end is $1,100.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Container size changes the price; Distance is the biggest factor for long moves; Season and demand change the price.
How can I pay less?
Book off peak, in the cooler months, which one guide says can save up to 30 percent. Pick up the container before the next billing month starts. Bring your own locks and packing supplies.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: PODS, FreightWaves, HireAHelper. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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