Moving Companies in Kailua, HI
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Our Editor’s Choice
We examined over 30 moving companies based in Hawai’i and took the time to research and select movers who stood out among the rest for moving long distances, relocating interstate, and commercial relocation. Here is the short version.
- Best long-distance mover: Kona Transportation
- Best interstate mover: 2 Guys & a Truck
- Best commercial mover: Honolulu Movers
Best Long-distance Movers
Kona Transportation
74-5039A Queen Kaahumanu Hwy., Kailua Kona HI, 96740
👍 82%
positive reviews
👎 18%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(43 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
Kona Trans (USDOT), operating on the Big Island since 1939, is the largest moving company on the island. Kona Trans is a family-owned company with base yards in Kailua-Kona and Hilo. The team is fully licensed and insured and has a reputation based on door-to-door moves, performed by a group of hard-working professionals. You’ll receive coordinated pick-up, careful packing and loading, secure transportation, and scheduled delivery of your shipment, along with all the benefits of advanced communications equipment and transportation tracking systems. While the equipment operates with clean diesel engines, the facilities continue to extend their footprint reduction efforts through the use of recycling and solar panels. If you require proof of coverage or scheduling details, you will have it up front, so that you shipment arrives when it is scheduled and where it is supposed to be.
Compliance: ✅ USDOT • ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 4004044 |
| Phone | (808) 329-4111 |
| Address | 74-5039A Queen Kaahumanu Hwy., Kailua Kona HI, 96740 |
Services Offered
Household moves
Vehicle transport
Packing and crating
Storage container rental (20′–40′)
Furniture delivery and installation (turn-key)
Refrigerated/temperature-controlled hauling
Air freight (time-critical)
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
We found Kona Trans to be prompt, professional and friendly. Cherise, Tina, Wendell, Allen, Michael, Russell, Gray… and I know I’m forgetting a couple of names (sorry!), but they worked as a wonderful, cohesive team. They took great care in packing our household goods, they answer questions and promptly return calls. They took a whole lot of stress out of our move. If you’re moving to or from Kona, call Kona Trans!!!
Outstanding customer service and care. Picked up and delivered my items without any problens.
Kamaaina Movers
940B Queen Street, Honolulu HI, 96814
👍 97%
positive reviews
👎 3%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(116 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
Kamaaina Movers (USDOT) is a licensed and insured team in Honolulu that takes care of apartments, homes, and offices. Their service includes loading/unloading, basic disassembly/reassembly, and placing items in the room you choose. Pricing is upfront, they avoid gimmicks and hidden charges so clients know their total before lifting a box. If you have a last minute plan to move, you can Schedule an appointment to move, and the dispatcher will call you back immediately. They are stand by their team to perform careful handling, on-time arrivals, and written estimates.
Compliance: ✅ USDOT • ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 2056201 |
| Phone | (808) 201-6622 |
| Address | 940B Queen Street, Honolulu HI, 96814 |
Services Offered
Residential moving
Commercial moving
Packing services
Furniture assembly
Trash removal / dump runs
Moving supplies
Fast delivery service
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
These men are phenomenal! They are very professional and took great care of our belongings. They made sure there was not a single scratch on the floors or walls. They were efficient and they made sure nothing was damaged. They were friendly and funny. I had a great time with them. They had to work around a very particular landlord and they did it without complaint. Larry is an amazing supervisor and made sure that everything was in order. I could go on and on about how amazing all the guys are. 100% recommended them to help you with your move. The prices are great. I will definitely use them every time.
Larry and his crew did an outstanding job with our move. They were fast, efficient, and most importantly took great care in protecting all of our furniture and fragile items. We will definitely use Kamaaina Movers again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone needing their services.
Best Interstate Movers
2 Guys & a Truck
PO Box 1152, Honolulu HI, 96807
👍 93%
positive reviews
👎 7%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(168 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
2 Guys & A Truck provides Oahu with 14 years of moving service experience. It is evident that the team is hard working and committed to quality service. They come prepared, protect floors and doorways, and label every box for a neat transition. Their services include residential and office move, professional packing, and sustainable junk removal. They are fully insured including standard valuation. They utilize extra padding, shrink-wrap and door-to-door tracking services on fragile items.
The customer’s plan is clear and in writing at the start of each move, providing access details, time frame, what is part of the plan, and things to consider with the optional services (unpacking, furniture assembly, or short-term storage). Pricing is clear, without any hidden fee surprises, the price you are quoted is the price you pay. The customer will also receive updates from pick up to placing items in their new location. They are punctual and reliable and provide quality customer service, solidifying them as a resource for Oahu families and businesses who want their project finished on schedule and on budget, while removing the stress from your move.
Compliance: ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | – |
| Phone | (808) 542-5058 |
| Address | PO Box 1152, Honolulu HI, 96807 |
Services Offered
Residential moving (houses, apartments, and condos) across Oahu
Office/commercial moves
Full-home packing services
Partial/fragile-only packing services
Junk removal (old furniture, appliances, general clutter)
Responsible disposal / eco-friendly handling of hauled items
Island-wide service coverage for moving, packing, and junk removal
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
These guys are great. Moved everything we asked, fast and reasonably priced.
Richard is very friendly, meticulous and great with communicating pricing and scheduling. Highly recommend them
Richard and his team are amazing! His team are very polite, professional, fast, and they get the job done!
I would highly recommend them, and will definitely call them when anyone in my family or friends need help moving or hauling away items I can’t handle by myself. Awesome service!
Royal Hawaiian Movers
3017 Ualena Street, Honolulu HI, 96819
👍 93%
positive reviews
👎 7%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(344 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
Royal Hawaiian Movers, a fourth-generation family-owned company, has been an industry leader since we opened our doors in 1982. As one of the largest transportation and moving companies in the state, and one of the only companies to have its own trucks and warehouses on all four Hawaiian Islands, the team brings the skills, equipment and expertise to make your business relocation or personal move fast, convenient and affordable.
Scope covers moves to or from Hawaii or between Islands, plus commercial moving services, corporate relocations, trucking, and freight forwarding services. Customers get personalized service from a knowledgeable staff, many of who have been with them for over 35 years, with scheduling, packing/handling, and delivery coordinated for a smooth handoff.
Compliance: ✅ USDOT • ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 227698 |
| Phone | (808) 432-9508 |
| Address | 3017 Ualena Street, Honolulu HI, 96819 |
Services Offered
Inter-island moving (between the Hawaiian Islands)
Hawaii to or from Mainland moving
International moving
Commercial / office moving services
Corporate relocations
Trucking
Freight forwarding services
Service Area
California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Texas, Washington
Customer Reviews by Google
Royal Hawaiian did a great job packing up our home! The whole moving team was respectful and courteous. They showed plenty of care for our things/home, while still being extremely efficient. Overall it was a very thorough job and a pleasant experience for us!
We used Royal Hawaiian movers to move from California to Honolulu in June 2025. They connected us with a local mover in California that was excellent, and then took care of everything on this side of the move. We had to store our belongings for a couple months, and that was not an issue and not expensive. The team moving in was excellent and very efficient. Communication with the front office during the entire process was very good. I would recommend them for any move.
Best Commercial Movers
Honolulu Movers
1888 Kalakaua Ave # C312, Honolulu HI, 96815
License: PUC 2384-C
Honolulu Movers (PUC 2384-C) is a licensed and insured moving company in Oahu and has experience with local, senior, military, and island-wide moves. They offer customized plans, communicate clearly and offer uncomplicated pricing with no hidden fees. Standard services include: packing, pads and wraps, basic assembly/disassembly, valuation, as well as optional unpacking and short term storage. They handle claims efficiently, enabling a consistent, low-stress move, anywhere in Oahu.
Jersey Moving Pro
1460 Livingston ave Building #700, North Brunswick NJ, 08902
License: 3127438
Jersey Moving Pro is a licensed, trusted, and transparent moving company – fully licensed and insured, they give clear updates from quote to delivery, as real movers, not brokers, that provided their own trucks and crews. They have flat rate pricing, therefore you know there will not be any surprises. Their highly trained movers can handle both local and interstate jobs as local & long-distance experts, with pads, wraps, basic assembly, doorway protection, and valuation included. Family-owned and operated since 2017, they stand behind our guarantee.
X Van Lines LLC
8107 Chancellor Row, Dallas TX, 75247
License: 3391195
X Van Lines provides exceptional customer service, professionalism, and transparency from the moment you receive your moving quote to the day of delivery. From the initial call, you receive a pertinent information and a customized plan that fits your budget and expectations, including written estimates, clear timelines, and licensed and insured crews. X Van Lines operates out of nine states and ten different cities, and can efficiently assist you with your national moves that are simple and affordable.
Compare Companies by Reputation
We start with what actual customers are saying. Here you can see how a mover ranks in comparison to others with various public sources including Google and BBB to review their reputation, ratings, complaints, and trends, just to name a few – to help you feel confident in deciding.
| Company | Google Rating | Positive | Negative | BBB Rating |
| Kona Transportation | 4.0 | 82% | 18% | A+ |
| Kamaaina Movers | 5.0 | 97% | 3% | A+ |
| 2 Guys & a Truck | 4.9 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| Royal Hawaiian Movers | 4.4 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| Honolulu Movers | 4.9 | 95% | 5% | A- |
| Jersey Moving Pro | 4.6 | 94% | 6% | A+ |
| X Van Lines LLC | 4.2 | 85% | 15% | A |
Helpful As You Prepare For Your Move
Two easy tools to keep things simple, transparent, and to help your move go smoothly and efficiently from beginning to end.
Let us know the rooms, the roommates, and your lifestyle. We will provide an estimated number of boxes, packing materials, tape, and a suggested sized truck, along with a packing cost estimate, so there isn’t unnecessary confusion or stress around planning. Use prior to your reservation to help in planning early and in an organized manner, and ensure you get packed in a timely manner, and with care.
A week by week guide designed for thorough planning and attention to detail. You can either print, or use the form, as desired. A simple way to stay on track of an efficient, organized move, with no surprises.
Facts About Kailua, HI
39762
👥 Population
$133,327
💰 Median Income
$3,170
🏠 Avg Rent (2BR)
$1,393,500
🏘️ Median Home Value
$22,260
🛒 Cost of Living
25.6 / 100
🔒 Crime Rate
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How to Choose a Moving Company in Kailua
🛡️ License and authority
If you’re moving a long distance across state lines, watch out for USDOT or MC numbers on the moving company website. If it is a local move or inter-island moving job, verify the mover is authorized to do business in Hawaiʻi. Choose companies that are fully licensed and insured.
📄 Insurance and valuation
Warehouses have basic insurance coverage for your belongings that is typically worth less than $1 or $0.60 per pound; full-value protection costs extra. Make sure you know what is covered and what full value protection costs; knowing the choices up front will alleviate anxiety in case there is a problem.
💰 Reliable estimates
For any moving job, you want a company who will survey your possessions in-person or through video call, an estimate without ever seeing the items is not a good sign. Expect comprehensive pricing that includes line items (stairs, long carries, etc.) and specify whether it is a binding estimate or not to exceed.
⭐ Reputation you can verify
Search online (Google, BBB) and with any available complaint history from public sources where you can find information about a company’s reputation. You are looking for consistent communication, on-time delivery, and the pricing is consistent with the quoted price.
📦 Scope and access
During the survey process make sure to point on any tight corners, stair sets that may be steep, elevators, or parking restrictions in the area of your future dwelling. Verify what services (packing/unpacking, crating, storage, disassembly/assembly of furniture, etc.) as well as time-frames for delivery.
🚚 Who does the work
You want trained in-house moving crews and company owned vehicles versus a rental or unknown subcontractors.
Our Team of Experts in Hawaii
At American Eagle Moving, our research team does the hard work for you prior to you ever booking a crew. The research team is led by Malia Factora, to vet Hawai’i movers for same-island, inter-island and mainland – Hawai’i routes by confirming they’re fully licensed and insured, verifying USDOT/MC and state authority, analyzing Google/BBB reviews and complaint history from various public sources, and confirming that services, crew training, and friendly, upfront pricing. The goal is simple: to prepare you a shortlist to help keep your move running smoothly, efficiently, on-time, and with utmost care.
We will continue refining our rankings, doing the stressful legwork of evaluating and vetting movers, so everything is pre-planned and organized ahead of your moving day and you will compare great options without any guesswork.
Our Methodology
We have taken an applied rubric to the island realities: same island, inter-island, and mainland-Hawai’i, with a priority on real outcomes to ensure the moves are as smooth as possible and as efficient as possible, on time, and with the utmost care.
- Customer Satisfaction: We evaluate recent consumer reviews and the complaint histories available in public sites to assess reliability by evaluating the crew’s timeliness, communication skills with the customer, and adherence to quoted prices. We also evaluate if the mover has any suggestions for a dispute-resolution procedure, and offers methods for valuing property in transit.
- Standard Services: A full-service move includes packing and unpacking the contents of one’s home, arranging for the transport of the contents of that home, arranging for storage, and all assembly of furniture—all of which are accomplished by professionals who understand how to adequately pack using the correct boxes and pads and bubble wrap.
- Reputation and Compliance: We confirm that our partners are properly licensed with insurance, whether by USDOT/MC for interstate moves, or the appropriate Hawai’i agency for in-state and inter-island moves. Trustual indicators are important, like a BBB A rating or ProMover rating, which help separate the best operators from the ordinary ones.
- Transparent Pricing: We prefer a clear and transparent pricing structure for each service. We require detail in the formation of detailed “checklists” to ensure transparency on costs, additional charges must be spelled out like steps, long carries, shuttles, elevator time, parking permits, fuel, port/drainage fees, barge fees, storage, etc.
- Pertinent Add-Ons: Those the companies present provide custom crating, vehicle and oversized handling, debris removal, and minimal-handoff options focusing on moving lives, not just things.
- Mover Type: We care about whether a company is a carrier or broker and/or owner/operators or subcontractors. We want a company-owned fleet, not rental trucks or some other method.
- Pricing transparency: Written, line-item estimates with accessorials (stairs, long carries, shuttles, fuel) and clear binding vs. not-to-exceed terms.
- Last, of course, we will only prioritize vendors that meet these criteria and can repeatedly deliver moves that exceed expectations.
Customer Experiences
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A+
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a mover in Kailua?
The peak season is during the summer through early fall. For same-island moves, book 2-6 weeks out. Inter-island or mainland – Hawai’i moves will likely require more lead time. 8-12 weeks out is a better time frame to lock ocean space, port / drayage, and delivery windows. Last-minute is the option, but you will likely have tighter dates and increased costs.
How much will my move cost?
Local, same-island jobs are usually charged hourly, the total will depend on the crew size, access, and packing materials. Inter-island has additional fees, including barge and port fees. Mainland – Hawai’i moves include all of the ocean container costs / drayage and possible shuttles. Ask to see upfront, honest pricing that includes line items (stairs, long carries, shuttles, fuel, etc.), and a written not-to-exceed or binding price.
What should I look for when comparing Kailua movers?
Start with fully licensed and insured (USDOT/MC for interstate, Hawai’i authority for local/inter-island). Check Google; BBB and complaint history from public sources. Prefer an in-home/video survey over an estimated sight unseen. Ask about company owned vehicles vs. rentals, and if free estimates are available without obligation.
I am moving to/from a condo in Kailua. Should anything be considered?
Yes, please confirm proof of insurance for buildings, elevator reservation, parking permits, delivery windows, etc. Be sure to point out stairs, tight corners, and long carries during the survey. Also, ask the mover to include access details along with packing/unpacking and furniture assembly as part of their pricing to avoid any complications on move day, and keep it smooth and efficient.
What is different about inter-island or moving from the mainland – Hawaiʻi?
Timing all revolves around the ocean leg. Your mover should be outlining container schedules, port / drayage, barge connections, and if there are any shuttle trucks needed for Kailua. You will get an understanding of the pickup timeline, ship date, and a delivery window, thoughtfully orchestrated and meticulously organized beforehand, so that your timing is executed and your items are cared for with the utmost caution.