Moving in Hilo
A Plus Moving Group serves residents and businesses in Hilo and the eastern side of the Big Island, handling local relocations, inter-island and mainland shipping. Our insured and licensed team members (USDOT 3920829 and MC-1450184) are background-checked and trained in the specifics of Hawaii’s logistics and are equipped to handle everything from studio apartment moves to complete home moves.
Moving Between Islands and to the Mainland
Since Hilo is located on the Big Island, any move out of the state requires shipping via ocean. Our team coordinates pickup from port to door as well as container loading and delivery at the other side of the island for shipments headed for Honolulu, Maui, or mainland destinations such as Los Angeles or Seattle. The team is responsible for furniture removal and crate-grade packing to ensure long ocean transportation and complete inventory tracking to ensure that nothing is missing from Hilo Harbor and your new address.
What's Included in Your Hilo Move
- Packing and unpacking using moving blankets, shrink wrap and double-walled containers that are suitable to humid climates
- Protection of floors and doors for homes built in the plantation era with narrow condominium hallways
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly in both directions including table frames for beds, dining tables and modular sectionals
- Transportation of the truck and unloading is performed by the same team from beginning to end
- Temporary storage services in secure, clean units, if the date of your move-in is pushed back
Our Clients
A Plus Moving Group has built its reputation the straightforward way: by showing up prepared, handling every job with the same standard of care — whether it’s a studio apartment or a corporate office relocation — and charging exactly what we quoted.
Homeowners, renters, and businesses across the U.S. have trusted us with over 700 verified moves, and the reviews they’ve left reflect what we’re most proud of: no surprises, no damage, no excuses.
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Hilo City
Hilo is located on the eastern shore of Hawaii Island and serves as the county seat of Hawaii County. The older neighborhoods have plantation-style homes that have narrow driveways. The newer subdivisions close to Waiakea and Keaau offer easier access for trucks. Inbound trips from Oahu, California, and the Pacific Northwest are among our most popular Hilo routes.
Matt has been with us for 6 years, and has proven himself as a true professional. His credo is “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Outside of work, Matt can be found on the basketball court or with his family watching old movies.
Samuel is one of our most dependable crew members. He takes pride in treating every client’s belongings as if they were his own, and his calm approach keeps even the most stressful moves running smoothly.
Why Us
At A Plus Moving Group, satisfaction isn’t a marketing phrase — it’s a standard we’re held to by over 700 verified customer reviews across Google, Facebook, and AuthorityMovers.com.
Clients like the US Army, Bank of America, and Airbnb have trusted us with their moves, and we treat every residential customer with the same level of care.
If something isn’t right, we make it right. That’s the A Plus promise.
Most movers show up with a truck. We show up with a plan. A Plus Moving Group handles every phase of your move: furniture disassembly, professional packing, secured transport, and full reassembly at your new location.
We also specialize in moves that other companies turn down — piano relocation, fish tank transport, IT equipment handling, and oversized or awkwardly shaped furniture. If it needs to get from point A to point B safely, we have the equipment and the experience to do it.
A Plus Moving Group is fully licensed and insured — USDOT #3920829, MC #1450184 — and every move we take on comes with full value insurance coverage. That means if anything is damaged in transit, you’re covered for its actual replacement value, not some fraction of it.
We don’t cut corners on protection, because your belongings aren’t replaceable by a lowball claim.
Life doesn’t run on a Monday-through-Friday schedule, and neither do we. A Plus Moving Group is available six days a week — Monday through Saturday — including holidays, because we know that’s often when moves actually happen.
Our crews are trained to work efficiently without rushing, so punctuality never comes at the cost of care. And if something urgent comes up, we maintain dedicated emergency teams for same-day service.
Our fleet isn’t one-size-fits-all — and your move shouldn’t be either. A Plus Moving Group operates a modern lineup of GPS-tracked trucks in multiple sizes, and you choose the configuration that makes sense for your move: the right van size, the right number of movers. That flexibility means you’re never paying for capacity you don’t need, and you’re never stuck with a crew that’s underprepared for the job.
Every A Plus Moving Group crew member passes a background check and is hired based on demonstrated professionalism — not just availability. Our movers show up knowing your move plan, prepared for the specific items involved, and briefed on any special handling requirements.
The values we hire for — discipline, honesty, respect, and accountability — are the same ones our customers mention by name in their reviews. That’s not an accident.
The price we quote is the price you pay. A Plus Moving Group operates on fixed, transparent quotes — the number you see before your move is the number on your final invoice, with nothing added on top.
We’d rather earn your trust upfront with an honest price than chase you with surprises at the end. That’s how we’ve built the reputation that 700+ customers took the time to put in writing.
Company Fact Sheet
- 20 minutes service response time
- 17 trucks, 71 employees
- 5 hours average time moving
- 67 mln+ pounds moved
- 2.940.000 mi since 2015
Our Key Principles
A Plus Moving works on the principles of confidentiality, punctuality, and careful treatment of the client’s belongings as their own.
This means that:
- No hidden fees. We provide accurate and precise cost estimates.
- No delays or waiting. We try our best to make our work fast and smooth.
- Security. The best packing materials & specialized tracks for your property.
- Friendliness and knowledge. We are always here to help you.
Local Movers in Hilo
Local moves within Hilo include office and residential moving inside of the Big Island, typically under 100 miles. Our crews can handle everything from studios close to UH Hilo to larger homes on the Hamakua Coast, with service extended beyond Kea`au, Pahoa, Waimea and beyond to moving to Kailua-Kona. From a two-person group for an apartment, to an entire crew for a complete home. Our local moving services include packing, loading, transportation and set-up at the final destination.
Storage Space Rental in Hilo
We provide both short-term and long-term storage services to Hilo customers who require an extra time between move-out and move-in dates or are storing a mainland shipment while waiting for shipping schedules for ocean freight. Storage units are available in a variety of sizes and have access control and you can also combine storage and moving under the same estimate. Inquire about storage options when you ask for an estimate.
Long Distance Movers in Hilo
A long-distance transfer refers to any shipment that leaves Hilo, or the Big Island, from an inter-island voyage to Honolulu to shipping via ocean to mainland. Popular routes to Hilo comprise Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, and the Dallas Fort Worth metro. Moving with A Plus Moving is licensed federally (USDOT 3920829, MC-1450184) with full coverage of insurance on interstate shipping, meaning your belongings are secured from the time you pick them up at Hilo until delivery. To get a fixed quote for your long-distance moving task, contact (855) 994-3991.
FAQ
We cover local moves on the Big Island, inter-island moves to Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai and mainland long-distance moves. Apartment, residential as well as small-office moves are typical. Contact (855) 994-3991 to discuss your particular circumstance.
For local moves within the Big Island, 2 to 3 weeks is generally sufficient. For mainland or inter-island moves that require shipping via ocean, we suggest scheduling up to 6 weeks in advance since shipping slots are filled quickly during PCS peak season and the summer peak.
Yes, we manage the entire door-to-door procedure, which includes pick-up in Hilo as well as container or crate loading in Hilo, ocean transport and unloading at the mainland location. We work with a single contact point from beginning to end.
Yes, our team members are certified to transport items that are special in nature, including grand and upright pianos, pool tables and oversized furniture. They require prior notice to ensure we have the appropriate equipment and crew members.
Anything leaving the Big Island is considered long-distance, which includes inter-island travel from Oahu and mainland relocations into California, Nevada, Washington or Texas. Interstate moves fall under our federal licensing (USDOT 3920829, MC-1450184).
Yes, quotes are always free and without commitment. We offer fixed upfront cost rather than hourly open-ended estimates for most moves, so there’s no surprises when moving day arrives.
Yes, we plan moves from Monday through Saturday in accordance with our standard availability. We also schedule Sunday or holiday shifts upon demand. Same-day and emergency services are available in Hilo dependent on the availability of crew.
If you need to alter the date of your move call our team as quickly as you can. Local moves are typically simple to change, while mainland moves or inter-island ones depend on the availability of ocean freight. Contact us at (855) 994-3991 to discuss the possibilities.
Area We Work in Hawaii
FAQ
The main challenges of relocating in Hilo are related to transportation logistics, weather conditions, and tourists:
- The need to adjust to shipping companies’ and airports’ shipping schedules.
- Narrow streets where large trucks will not pass.
- High humidity and sudden precipitation dictate special packing rules.
- The tourist season slows down the ability to move due to congestion on all means of transportation.
Our moving services in Hilo include:
- The services of movers to load and unload your belongings.
- Transportation from point A to point B and related costs.
- Basic insurance.
Additionally, we have:
- Packing and unpacking services.
- Providing of packing materials.
- Making unique packing for non-standard items.
- Temporary storage in secure warehouses.
- Extended insurance.
Yes, A Plus Moving arranges transportation both intra-island, inter-island, and between the islands and the Mainland in all directions.
The reason is the multi-step transportation process.
- A truck and a driver are sufficient for a Mainland move.
- A move to Hilo requires a completely different organization and container, among other things.
- Your belongings will be loaded into a shipping container, as there will be a change of transportation from truck to ship or plane, then truck again to your destination.
Not all companies have the ability to organize this complicated process.
We track all of our shipments along the way. If necessary, you can contact our manager and he will inform you about the current stage of transportation.
Yes, there are indeed bans on transporting certain things, including plants, flammable liquids, ammunition, etc. Our manager will familiarize you with the full list when you prepare your move with A Plus Moving Group.
Depending on the location and distance, the move can take from one day (local move within the island) to 10 or even 20 days if we are talking about remote islands.
Call our managers at (800) 919-6332, and they will calculate your timeline based on your moving plans.
Yes, long-distance moving in Hilo can be both residential and commercial. We also move manufacturing plants or individual bulky/difficult-to-transport items.
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The team that came for packing belongings was courteous & disciplined and all was loaded with utmost care. Our belongings arrived a couple of days earlier than the commited time which was good for us.