Moving Companies in Kauai Island
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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: Hero Moving Hawaii Inc
- Best commercial mover: Royal Hawaiian 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.
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
Hero Moving Hawaii Inc
94-990 Pakela St, Waipahu HI, 96797
👍 90%
positive reviews
👎 10%
negative reviews
★★★★☆
(143 reviews)
Accredited Business
Grade A+
Why We Chose This Mover
Hero Moving Hawaii (USDOT) is a comprehensive moving company staffed by professionals who learned their craft from the ground up. The team works under license and full insurance, handling residential and commercial moves across Oahu and inter-island/long-distance lanes. Each and every job includes a written plan, a clear timeline on when things will be done, and an itemized quote. Crews always arrive with blankets, tools, dollies, plastic wrap, and boxes. Crews can also provide protections for the door and frame and furniture disassembly and assembly. Packing, unpacking, and short-term storage are available upon request.
You will receive skilled professional movers who handle your belongings with care and let you know what is happening every step of the way throughout the process.
Compliance: ✅ MC • ✅ COI
Company Info
| License | 3304077 |
| Phone | (808) 797-2414 |
| Address | 94-990 Pakela St, Waipahu HI, 96797 |
Services Offered
Local residential moving
Commercial / office moving
Inter-island moving
Container loading and unloading
Packing services (full/partial, fragile-only)
Packing supplies
Long-term warehouse storage
Service Area
Hawaii
Customer Reviews by Google
My very first time moving in the US!
Great experience of moving and worked with Victor!
Two workers were kind and fast. Always keep my furniture safely and clean!
Love this company and work with them!
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Victor, Marcelo, Leland, and Lamont during my move onto base, and I can confidently say they are the best, most professional crew out there! From start to finish, they handled everything with care, precision, and a great attitude. They were punctual, respectful, and incredibly efficient—making a stressful move feel smooth and easy.
Each of them went above and beyond to ensure everything was placed exactly where it needed to go, and they treated my belongings as if they were their own. You can really tell they take pride in their work. If you get the chance to work with this team, consider yourself lucky—they’re top-notch in every way!
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
Royal Hawaiian Movers
3017 Ualena Street, Honolulu HI, 96819
License: 227698
Royal Hawaiian Movers, a fourth-generation family-owned carrier since we opened our doors in 1982, is 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. They handle moves to or from Hawaii or between Islands plus commercial moving services, corporate relocations, trucking, and freight forwarding services, delivered by a knowledgeable staff, many of who have been with us for over 35 years.
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.
Inter Movers LLC
54 Freeman St, Newark, NJ 07105
License: –
Inter Movers focuses on global relocations, offering door to door services that include planning your move, professional packing and unpacking, container loading, ocean or air transport, and customs paperwork. In addition, clients receive practical consulting on insurance and entry requirements, plus secure storage at any of the major ports if there is a delay with the delivery. With experienced coordinators on hand to maintain responsiveness, households and businesses can move abroad smoothly from pickup to final delivery.
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+ |
| HITCO Moving & Storage | 4.9 | 96% | 4% | A+ |
| Hero Moving Hawaii Inc | 4.7 | 90% | 10% | A+ |
| Royal Hawaiian Movers | 4.4 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| Rainier Overseas Movers Inc | 4.6 | 93% | 7% | A+ |
| Inter Movers LLC | 4.8 | 96% | 4% | 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 Kauai Island
73298
👥 Population
$93,612
💰 Median Income
$8769
🛒 Cost of Living
$2,335
🏠 Avg Rent (2BR)
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How to Choose a Moving Company in Kauai Island
🛡️ 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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4.7 (131 Reviews) -
5.0 (52 Reviews) -
4.8 (79 Excellent) -
A+
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a mover in Kauai?
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 Kauai 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 Kauai. 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 Kauai. 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.