Compare PODS® to U-Pack

Is PODS® or U-Pack the best option for your long-distance move?

If you need portable storage options to relocate to another state, you might have seen advertisements for PODS® and U-Pack®.

Both companies service out-of-state moves, but there are some differences. Let’s compare the features to help you find the right fit.

PODS® vs. U-Pack: How the services differ 

While the companies offer similar moving services, they don’t operate in the same way.

Coverage and equipment options

PODS® serves mostly metro locations in 46 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C., and they offer international services in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.

U-Pack has service centers in all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Puerto Rico.

Both companies have two equipment options for long-distance moves. PODS® has 8-ft and 16-ft containers. U-Pack offers ReloCube moving containers or space in a 28-ft moving trailer. 

Learn more about how PODS® and U-Pack equipment compare. 

Getting a quote

With PODS®, you can start the quoting process online, but you must call or chat online to get a final price. Costs for delivery, transportation and equipment use are separated on PODS® estimates, and liability coverage (container and/or contents) is available for an additional fee. 

U-Pack offers free instant quotes online for most moves, or you can call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant. Prices include equipment, delivery, transportation and liability coverage.

Curious about rates? Learn how PODS® prices compare to U-Pack.

Billing and payments

PODS® bills 3 times during the first 30 days. You’ll make payments for initial delivery, transportation and final drop-off/pick-up. Typically, the first installment or deposit is due seven days before the move, and you’ll pay for the containers delivered, whether you use them all or not. 

With U-Pack, there’s no deposit, and no payments are due until belongings are in transit. U-Pack only charges for the containers used (or space filled in a trailer), even if you reserve more than needed.   

Prefer to pay for the move over time? Check out U-Pack’s financing options.

Storage and transit times 

PODS® rates include the first 30 days of use, even if you don’t need that long. Additional storage is billed monthly. Transit times vary based on distance and container availability. 

U-Pack bills for storage, if requested, every 30 days. Depending on availability, moving equipment is stored at a secure service center at origin or destination. U-Pack’s average transit times are 4-6 days within the continental U.S. 

Compare U-Pack to PODS® for your move to another state

U-Pack has nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moving, and we’re ready to make your move stress-free. Call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 for your free quote or request one online to see how we compare to PODS®. 

Let us know if you have questions about how U-Pack services work or how we compare to PODS® competitors.