

In addition, PODS doesn't have the best reputation for customer service based on online consumer reviews. While PODS' rates for local and long-distance moves are competitive, they may vary by location, so you could pay more depending on where you live. Yet another option is to pay for secure storage starting at $149 per month at one of the company's 230 locations nationwide. Once you've loaded your container, you can call the company to transport it to your new home or keep it for onsite storage. If you need to keep the container longer, the company will charge you the monthly rental fee until you schedule a pick-up. During that time, you can load the container at your own speed. It offers three weatherproof container options you can rent for 30-day periods.

PODS has been around since 1989 and is one of the pioneers in the moving container industry. Transportation and pickup/delivery fees may also apply. Of course, the actual cost of your move will depend on the size of your container, the distance to your new location and whether you purchase additional services, among other factors. PODS charged us around $3,810 for a 30-day container rental, about $60 less than other competitors. Why we chose it: According to our research, PODS tends to charge below-market prices for short-distance moves. Container Sizes 8, 12 and 16 feet Rental Period 30 days Fees & Charges Monthly rental, transportation/shipping, delivery/pickup, re-delivery Discounts May waive delivery/pickup fees based on rental length, secure storage discounts
