Best Moving Companies in Puerto Rico
A move between Puerto Rico and the US mainland almost always means an ocean container, customs handling, and a mover who can coordinate both ends. We reviewed the companies that actually move households to, from, and within Puerto Rico — and verified their FMCSA licensing — so you can compare the real options and get matched with the right one.
Top 6 Movers in Puerto Rico
Ranked by verified customer reviews, service range, and complaint history. Get matched with any of them below.
| # | Company | Rating | Best for | USDOT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U-Pack (ArcBest) | n/a | Best value / self-move | #2946400 | Get quote |
| 2 | Sol Moving Group | n/a | Best San Juan local mover | #3910603 | Get quote |
| 3 | La Rosa Del Monte | n/a | Most established PR ↔ mainland | #25982 | Get quote |
| 4 | Rainier Overseas Movers | n/a | Best for international / ocean freight | #3729864 | Get quote |
| 5 | A Plus Moving | n/a | Best for move coordination | #3920829 | Get quote |
| 6 | Elite PR Movers | n/a | Best for island-wide local | — | 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 ↗
Puerto Rico’s Best Movers, Reviewed
U-Pack (ArcBest)
A national self-service container and trailer moving brand of ArcBest that ships household goods between Puerto Rico and the mainland with a San Juan load point — you pack, they drive.
Strengths
- Established, financially stable national carrier with a San Juan facility
- Transparent flat pricing
- Cost-effective for the DIY or hybrid mover
Keep in mind
- Self-load model — no full-service packing crews
- You handle loading/unloading or arrange separate labor
Sol Moving Group
A San Juan-based moving, packing, storage, and worldwide-shipping company serving residential, commercial, and specialty-cargo clients, with a BBB A+ profile.
Strengths
- Genuinely PR-based (San Juan) with its own warehouse
- Handles commercial and specialty/government cargo
- Clean safety record (no crashes on file)
Keep in mind
- Thin public review history makes quality hard to gauge
- Relatively new with a short operating track record
La Rosa Del Monte
A 1968-founded full-service relocation company specializing in containerized household moves between Puerto Rico, the US mainland, and the Caribbean, with its own offices on the island and mainland.
Strengths
- Longest track record of any PR mover (50+ years)
- True door-to-door container service both directions
- Owns its office network — not a broker
Keep in mind
- Mixed third-party reviews citing transit damage and delays
- Service quality reported as inconsistent
Rainier Overseas Movers
A Seattle-area international relocation and forwarding company that arranges ocean- and air-freight door-to-door moves, including Puerto Rico lanes, with customs handling.
Strengths
- Deep international and ocean-freight/customs expertise
- Full door-to-door coordination
- Long brand history in overseas moves
Keep in mind
- Not PR-based or PR-specialized — one of many lanes
- As a forwarder, the physical move is run by network agents
A Plus Moving
A Charlotte, NC-based licensed interstate mover that markets and coordinates Puerto Rico ↔ mainland relocations, with virtual estimates and humidity-aware packing for island transit.
Strengths
- Active, licensed interstate authority
- Structured PR-move coordination and virtual estimates
- Markets humidity-aware packing for island transit
Keep in mind
- Not based in Puerto Rico — coordinates the island leg
- Young company; its 4.9★ figure is self-reported, not independently verified
Elite PR Movers
A San Juan-based local and long-distance mover offering island-wide moving plus Puerto Rico ↔ mainland container relocations, with specialty and white-glove options.
Strengths
- Genuinely San Juan-based and island-wide
- Broad local menu including specialty/white-glove
- Markets both local and PR ↔ mainland moves
Keep in mind
- No verifiable USDOT/interstate authority found
- Headline 4.9★ ratings are self-published and unverified
How Much Does a Puerto Rico 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 | Puerto Rico ↔ US Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $300 – $900 | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| 2 – 3 bedrooms | $900 – $2,500 | $5,500 – $11,000 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,500 – $5,000 | $11,000 – $22,000 |
Estimates only. PR ↔ mainland pricing is driven by ocean-container size, port handling, and inland delivery on the mainland side — get a written quote based on your inventory. How we estimate these ranges ↗
What drives the cost
- Container size — you pay by the volume you fill; a shared (consolidated) container costs less than a dedicated one.
- Ocean freight & ports — sailing rates and port handling on both ends, not mileage, drive most of the cost.
- Mainland delivery — the inland trucking distance from the arrival port to your new address adds to the total.
- Local vs. PR ↔ mainland — an island-only move is far cheaper than a container relocation to the States.
- Add-ons — packing, storage, customs handling, and specialty items 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 Puerto Rico Mover
Confirm active USDOT authority for a PR ↔ mainland move — verify it on FMCSA (linked per company).
Ask how the ocean container, port handling, and mainland delivery are coordinated end-to-end.
Get a written, binding or not-to-exceed estimate after a real survey.
Check reviews across Google, the BBB and Trustpilot, 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 on FMCSA — a legitimate PR ↔ mainland mover is registered and active.
Walk away from large upfront cash deposits.
Insist on a written estimate; refuse phone-only quotes with no inventory.
Be wary of prices far below market — an ocean-container move has real freight and port costs.
Read reviews across platforms and check the BBB record.
Tips for a Stress-Free Puerto Rico Move
Book early and confirm the sailing schedule — container space is limited.
Declutter — you pay by container volume, so ship less.
Keep an essentials box with you; door-to-door container transit can take 1–3 weeks.
Photograph valuables and keep an inventory for customs and claims.
Keep IDs and move documents handy for port and customs handling.
Confirm full-value protection, and ask about humidity-safe packing for the ocean leg.
Our Methodology
5 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 — 5 interstate carriers confirmed active on the FMCSA register; 1 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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