Moving Companies in Lahaina, 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: Royal Hawaiian Movers
- Best interstate mover: Malama Moving Company
- Best commercial mover: Kamaaina Movers
Best Long-distance Movers
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.
HITCO Moving & Storage
144 Makaala St, Hilo HI, 96720
👍 96%
positive reviews
👎 4%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(14 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
HITCO Moving & Storage (USDOT) provides moving services to Hawaii, offering relocation services (local, inter-island, and mainland), residential and commercial moves and freight services. Standard moving packages typically include protective padding, furniture wrapping, loading and unloading, basic marginal disassembly and re-assembly, and placing the item or items in the appropriate room. Add on services include full packing, crating of fragile items, as well as short- or long-term storage. The company is fully licensed and insured, A+ accredited (with 0 complaints) with the Better Business Bureau, and all insurance certificates and coverage limits are supplied before any work begins. Every job, begins with a personal plan, a timetable, and a written estimate.
Compliance: ✅ USDOT • ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 30309 |
| Phone | (808) 935-0018 |
| Address | 144 Makaala St, Hilo HI, 96720 |
Services Offered
Residential moving
Commercial moving
Freight trucking
Freight forwarding
Storage services
Heavy hauling
Container hauling
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
HITCO just expertly moved us into our new Pahoa home. They were punctual, courteous and very professional, unpacking everything delivered, and making absolutely sure every single box and piece of furniture on the manifest was delivered undamaged. I’d highly recommend them for any move to or from the Big Island.
I first met up with Hitco shortly after I moved to Volcano on the Big Island. Anne was really accommodating since I called them last minute to help us move our belongings from a pod to our home in Volcano. The guys are great. They are personable, professional,
and fast, also very hardworking. Since that time I had 3 more pods coming in and I was able to get the guys at Hitco to help us once again. We got the same level of service and professionalism. They are good, honest local people who do what they can to accommodate you and help make moving so much less stressful. Mahalo to Anne and her crew! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Best Interstate Movers
Malama Moving Company
1296 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu HI, 96814
👍 92%
positive reviews
👎 8%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(31 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
Malama Moving Company (USDOT) is a locally owned mover, fully licensed and insured, based in Oahu, which is known for its “economically friendly priced” rates and punctual, stable work crews. Dedicated to serving homes and businesses for 16+ years, the Malama Movers team handles residential relocations, commercial office relocations, packing, delivery, load & unload from containers and PODS, and junk removal services. Their process is very straightforward; they provide clear estimates, a written scope, and will care for your floors, doors, and fragile items. Standard services generally include furnishing of pads and wraps of furnishings, basic disassembly and assembly of furniture, and basic valuation coverage; unpacking and short term storage can be provided upon request.
Compliance: ✅ USDOT • ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 3744891 |
| Phone | (808) 957-0040 |
| Address | 1296 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu HI, 96814 |
Services Offered
Residential moving
Commercial/business relocations
Office relocations
Packing services
Delivery services
Loading and unloading of containers
PODS loading, unloading, plus junk removal services
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
Everything from communication leading up to the move and the delivery of the last piece was great. Jane answered all my questions on the phone, and the team of Koa, Landon, and Liko took great care in moving my things. They also made sure that my door would not get scratched and they laid padding on the floor.
They started out really fast, but then as the move went on, the pace got a little slow and the move ended up taking a lot longer than what was quoted. However, I prefer slow and careful over fast and careless. Not a single thing was damaged, including a 300 pound all glass cabinet. Part of the reason the move took long was I have a lot of smaller furniture, and they took the time to wrap things very carefully with blankets and shrink wrap. The crew was very easy to work with and would definitely recommend using them.
Thank you, Jane, Kirk, Elgene, and Lala!
It was a seamless destaging move! As a Realtor, I truly appreciate that they get it; they’re team players who help make the moving process smooth.
I absolutely love working with Jane!! She’s diligent, responsive, professional, friendly, and always accommodating when it comes to scheduling my moves.
Thank you, Malama 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.
Best Commercial Movers
Kamaaina Movers
940B Queen Street, Honolulu HI, 96814
License: 2056201
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. They are stand by their team to perform careful handling, on-time arrivals, and written estimates.
Rainier Overseas Movers Inc
9425 35th Ave NE (Suite D.), Seattle WA, 98115
License: 3729864
Since 1979, Rainier Overseas Movers has been taking the worry out of moving overseas while providing relocation services to families around the world – navy over 50,000 families and counting! By utilizing their door-to-door services, Rainier Overseas Movers will handle everything from packing and pickup, ocean transport and customs clearance, and delivery. You can expect the highest level of service you have ever received, competitive pricing, reliable and helpful information, and support, from the initial quote through delivery.
Hawaiian Moving
7442 Loma Verde Ave, Canoga Park CA, 91303
License: 4024631
Hawaiian Moving Inc. has specialized in freight shipping to and from Hawaii and has offered container shipping services for more than 16 years. They know Hawaiian logistics by rail, trucking, vessels, drayage, and intermodal to design solutions for diverse needs: export-grade packing, pickup, ocean transport, customs coordination, and delivery. For 20′ and 40′ containers, choose container shipping for maximum convenience with full included services like international moving, customs handling, and delivery to Hawaii. Complete services are also available for your vehicle. They are licensed services, fully insured with marine cargo insurance, and offer specialized service and consistent communication. Prices are affordable and reliable, a true gateway to paradise with the aloha spirit.
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 |
| Royal Hawaiian Movers | 4.4 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| HITCO Moving & Storage | 4.9 | 96% | 4% | A+ |
| Malama Moving Company | 4.8 | 92% | 8% | A+ |
| Kona Transportation | 4.0 | 82% | 18% | A+ |
| Kamaaina Movers | 5.0 | 97% | 3% | A+ |
| Rainier Overseas Movers Inc | 4.6 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| Hawaiian Moving | 5.0 | 98% | 2% | 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 Lahaina, HI
11423
👥 Population
$80,035
💰 Median Income
$2,120
🏠 Avg Rent (2BR)
$1,080,000
🏘️ Median Home Value
$17,250
🛒 Cost of Living
31.9 / 100
🔒 Crime Rate
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How to Choose a Moving Company in Lahaina
🛡️ 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a mover in Lahaina?
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 Lahaina 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 Lahaina. 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 Lahaina. 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.