Best Moving Companies in Hawaii
Moving to, from, or between the Hawaiian Islands means dealing with interisland barges, mainland ocean containers, and a short list of movers who actually operate here. We reviewed the state’s most established moving companies — verifying their licensing against FMCSA records — so you can compare the real options and get matched with the right one.
- Top pick: M. Dyer Global — the highest-rated established Hawaii mover (4.4★), employee-owned since 1968.
- Best for interisland: Royal Hawaiian Movers — own terminals on all four islands with direct sailings.
- Typical cost: $400–$6,000 for a local Oahu move; $3,500–$30,000 Hawaii-to-mainland, by home size.
- All FMCSA-verified: every interstate mover here has an active USDOT record we link so you can check it yourself.
Top 6 Movers in Hawaii
Ranked by verified customer reviews, service range, and complaint history. Get matched with any of them below.
| # | Company | Rating | Best for | USDOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Dyer Global | 4.4 ★★★★★ Google | Best full-service mover | #105265 | Get quote |
| 2 | Royal Hawaiian Movers | 4.0 ★★★★★ Yelp | Best for interisland moves | #227698 | Get quote |
| 3 | Island Movers, Inc. | 3.8 ★★★★★ Google | Best for logistics & storage | — | Get quote |
| 4 | Worldwide Moving & Storage | 3.2 ★★★★★ Birdeye | Best national van-line agent | #105272 | Get quote |
| 5 | Aloha International Moving Services | 3.0 ★★★★★ Yelp | Best for international moves | #610712 | Get quote |
| 6 | Hero Moving Hawaii | n/a | Best for local hourly moves | — | Get quote |
MoverScout Score — what makes up each company’s score
Each bar is the sum of four weighted factors (10 max). How we score ↗
Hawaii’s Best Movers, Reviewed
M. Dyer Global
★★★★★ 4.4 (71 Google ↗)A 55-year-old, employee-owned mover out of Pearl City handling local, interisland, mainland, and international relocations from a 63,000 sq ft facility, with unusually long staff tenure.
Strengths
- Highest documented Google rating of the established Hawaii firms
- Employee-owned with 55+ years and long-tenured crews
- Handles private, corporate, government, and international moves
Keep in mind
- Yelp score trails its Google rating
- Smaller public review volume than the biggest competitors
Royal Hawaiian Movers
★★★★★ 4.0 (380 Yelp ↗)A DeWitt-owned mover with its own terminals on all four major islands, running direct interisland sailings plus mainland and international relocations from Honolulu.
Strengths
- Only mover with terminals on all four major islands
- Strong review profile (Yelp ~4.0, BBB A+, Angi ~4.5)
- Reliable statewide interisland logistics
Keep in mind
- Full-service pricing runs higher than hourly local outfits
- Large corporate network feels less informal
Island Movers, Inc.
★★★★★ 3.8 (60 Google ↗)Hawaii’s largest diversified moving-and-logistics company, handling local, interisland, and mainland moves plus warehousing, records, and convention services from Honolulu and Maui.
Strengths
- Largest, most diversified transportation operation in Hawaii
- Broad menu: freight, warehousing, records, conventions
- Honolulu and Maui facilities for interisland coverage
Keep in mind
- Middling consumer review scores (Yelp ~3.0)
- Large-operator scale can feel less personal
Worldwide Moving & Storage
★★★★★ 3.2 (26 Birdeye ↗)A 60-year-old Kapolei mover and premier Hawaii agent for United Van Lines and Mayflower, specializing in door-to-door mainland and international moves plus storage.
Strengths
- 60+ years operating in Hawaii
- United/Mayflower agent status for strong mainland reach
- Full storage for shipments entering or leaving the islands
Keep in mind
- Lower review scores and thin review volume
- Less interisland-terminal infrastructure than the leaders
Aloha International Moving Services
★★★★★ 3.0 (51 Yelp ↗)A Kapolei mover focused on international relocation — one of only two Hawaii movers in the FIDI global network — also handling local and mainland moves at high volume.
Strengths
- ~30 years specializing in international relocation
- FIDI-accredited for international relocation
- Strong overseas-move specialization
Keep in mind
- Mixed consumer reviews (Yelp ~3.0)
- Recurring complaints about damage-claim handling on some platforms
Hero Moving Hawaii
A newer, owner-operated Oahu mover offering flexible hourly local moves, interisland door-to-door service, and storage out of Waipahu.
Strengths
- Consistently praised for communication and service
- Flexible hourly local rates (from ~$189/hr, 2 movers + truck)
- Responsive, owner-operated
Keep in mind
- Much younger and smaller than the incumbents
- Limited multi-island infrastructure; modest review volume
Which Hawaii mover would I pick?
— Marcus Reyes, Moving & Relocation Editor
How Much Does a Hawaii Move Cost?
Typical ranges by home size. Your real number depends on weight/volume, routing, and season — here’s what drives it.
| Home size | Local move | Interisland | Hawaii ↔ Mainland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $400 – $1,200 | $1,500 – $3,500 | $3,500 – $7,000 |
| 2 – 3 bedrooms | $1,200 – $3,000 | $3,500 – $8,000 | $7,000 – $15,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,000 – $6,000 | $8,000 – $16,000 | $15,000 – $30,000 |
Estimates only. Hawaii pricing swings with container/ocean freight rates, interisland routing, and the season — always get a written in-home or video quote. How we estimate these ranges ↗
What drives the cost
- Shipment size — you pay by weight or container volume, so decluttering before an interisland or mainland move directly lowers the bill.
- Ocean freight — Hawaii moves cross water, so container and sailing rates (not just mileage) drive the price.
- Interisland vs. mainland — a move within Oahu is far cheaper than an interisland sailing or a Hawaii-to-mainland container.
- Season — summer and end-of-month peaks push prices up 10–15%; booking early protects your rate.
- Add-ons — full packing, storage, and specialty items (piano, vehicle) are billed on top of the base move.
Common add-ons
| Full packing & unpacking | +$500 – $1,500 |
| Short-term storage | ~$200 – $400 / month |
| Specialty items (piano, safe, art) | +$150 – $800 each |
| Full-value protection (insurance) | Varies by declared value |
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How to Choose a Hawaii Mover
Confirm active USDOT authority for any mainland move — verify the number on FMCSA (we link it for each company).
Ask how interisland and ocean-container handling works, and who owns the terminals on each end.
Get a written, binding or not-to-exceed estimate — ideally after an in-home or video survey, not a phone guess.
Check reviews across Google, Yelp and the BBB, not a single source.
Confirm licensing and insurance/valuation coverage before you sign.
Avoid movers demanding a large cash deposit up front.
How to Avoid Moving Scams
We verify the licensing of every mover on this page — but if you look elsewhere, watch for these red flags.
Verify the USDOT number on FMCSA — a legitimate interstate Hawaii mover is registered and active.
Walk away from large upfront cash deposits; reputable movers bill after the work.
Insist on a written estimate; refuse quotes given sight-unseen over the phone with no survey.
Be wary of prices far below the market — a Hawaii container move has real ocean-freight costs.
Read reviews across multiple platforms and check the BBB complaint record.
Make sure you are hiring the actual mover, not a broker — confirm the company name and USDOT match, or your job can be sold to an unknown carrier.
Tips for a Stress-Free Hawaii Move
Book 4–8 weeks out — container space and interisland sailings fill fast, especially in summer.
Declutter first — you ship by weight/volume, so less stuff means a smaller bill.
Pack an essentials box you carry yourself; ocean transit means days without your goods.
Photograph valuables and keep an inventory for any claim.
Plan your vehicle and the transit gap — cars usually ship separately and arrive on a different schedule.
Confirm full-value protection, not just the minimum released-value coverage.
Our Methodology
4 of the 6 companies here hold active USDOT/FMCSA authority; the rest are local intrastate movers that do not require it (marked on their cards). Each MoverScout Score is a transparent weighted average of the four signals below — the exact same four bars shown on every company card, with the weights spelled out.
Verified reviews
Aggregated star rating and review volume across Google, Yelp and the BBB — each rating on this page links straight to its source so you can check it yourself.
Licensing & FMCSA standing
Active USDOT/MC operating authority and insurance on file with the federal FMCSA register — linked on every card.
Service range
Breadth of services offered: local, long-distance, packing, storage and specialty items.
Experience
Years in business and depth of local operating history.
How we keep this page current
Every company’s USDOT/MC operating authority is re-checked directly against the federal FMCSA register on each update. Star ratings are pulled from each company’s live Google, Yelp and BBB listings — all linked above so you can confirm them yourself.
- Last fact-checked: October 2026 — 4 interstate carriers confirmed active on the FMCSA register; 2 local-only movers verified under state authority.
- Next scheduled review: January 2027 — we re-verify licensing status and review scores quarterly.
- Corrections: none to date. Any change to a company’s licensing status or ranking will be logged here with a date.
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