Movers in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach is dominated by military PCS volume (Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana). Summer May–August is peak; oceanfront condos add COI rules; hurricane season requires weather-aware scheduling.
Average Virginia Beach Moving Costs (2026)
- Studio: $450 – $900
- 1-bedroom: $750 – $1,500
- 2-bedroom: $1,200 – $2,500
- 3-bedroom: $2,000 – $4,000
See the full breakdown on our Virginia Beach moving cost guide.
Virginia Beach to DC, Raleigh, or Richmond: $1,200 – $2,800. To NYC, Charlotte, or Atlanta: $1,800 – $3,800. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,500.
Neighborhoods we cover
- Oceanfront & Town Center: condos + lofts
- Great Neck & Bay Colony: family
- Kempsville & Princess Anne: family
- Suburbs: Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk
- Outer Banks region (NC)
Local quirks every Virginia Beach mover knows
- Heavy military PCS volume (Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana) — summer peak May–Aug.
- Oceanfront condos require COI 48 hours in advance.
- Hurricane season (Aug–Oct) — movers track forecasts.
- Summer beach traffic congests Atlantic Ave.
Best time to move in Virginia Beach
Peak: May through August (military PCS). Cheapest: November through February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Virginia Beach?
A typical 1-bedroom local move in Virginia Beach, VA costs $750 – $1,500. 2-bedroom homes run $1,200 – $2,500, and 3-bedroom+ moves land between $2,000 – $4,000. What moves the number most here: heavy military PCS volume (Naval Station Norfolk, NAS Oceana) — summer peak May–Aug. Bids on Scan To Move are built from your measured inventory, so they're binding.
When is the cheapest time to move in Virginia Beach?
Peak: May through August (military PCS). Cheapest: November through February. If your dates are flexible, scanning early and collecting bids across two or three candidate weeks is the single biggest lever on price in Virginia Beach.
Which Virginia Beach neighborhoods do your movers cover?
All of them, including Oceanfront & Town Center, Great Neck & Bay Colony, Kempsville & Princess Anne, plus Suburbs, Outer Banks region (NC). Access notes from your scan (stairs, elevator reservations, long carries) go to every mover before they bid.
What should I know before moving out of Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach to DC, Raleigh, or Richmond: $1,200 – $2,800. To NYC, Charlotte, or Atlanta: $1,800 – $3,800. Cross-country: $4,500 – $9,500. Long-haul crews serving Virginia Beach need active USDOT/MC authority, which we verify before a mover can bid on an interstate job.
Are the Virginia Beach movers on Scan To Move licensed?
Yes. Every mover bidding on a Virginia Beach job is verified for active Virginia licensing, USDOT/MC credentials for interstate work, and current insurance. We don't list lead-broker middlemen — only the company that will actually load your truck.
How fast can I get bids in Virginia Beach?
Most Virginia Beach customers see their first bid within 10–30 minutes of finishing the scan, and 3–6 competing offers within a few hours. Because the inventory is measured, the price you accept is the price you pay.