What is the cheapest way to move to California from England?

Answer 1

I moved from CA to IN last year and found that the cheapest way was to buy a 24' cargo trailer and tow it with my truck. I guess the next best way would have been to rent a moving truck (U-Haul or the like), but that was about twice the cost...plus I was able to sell the trailer when i arrived, thus making the move for almost nothing. It really does depend on how much stuff you have or need to move.

* If you have a truck, renting a trailer is often the cheapest method, but you'll need to pack it yourself and consider the cost of gas and wear and tear on your truck.

* Hiring a moving company is also an option, one that can be quite expensive if you don't do your research (check out movingscams.com for reviews on moving companies.)The obvious benefit here is you do very little work yourself.

* Renting a Uhaul truck is also an option, one that canbe affordable. Again, gas can be very expensive and if you need a large truck, you need to be comfortable driving such truck. You'll be packing it yourself. You'll also have to figure out how to get your car to your destination. * Have you considering renting moving pods? These are portable moving containers that are dropped off at your house. You pack them at your own pace and once done, the moving pods company picks them up and delivers them to your destination. You get the benefits of "self-storage" so-to-speak as well as cost savings. Nor do you have to worry about the wear and tear on your own car.

Answer 2

The largest cost is going to be moving your belongings across the country. You pay a premium for truck rentals going one way. You can look into shipping items with a freight company. However, even at about $2 a pound, you could buy a new-to-you mattress and boxspring at the other end for less. Consider paring down your possessions so that you can easily move into a smaller place--housing is more expensive. Putting your stuff into storage in Florida and dealing with it later is an option. However, I have found that 6 months turns into 2 years real fast and that some things, like clothing and household goods are replaced within that time. If you ship by freight, everything must be boxed, even furniture and they do not guarantee condition when it arrives. If you get a job that will pay to relocate you, that would be the most economical, but I don't know if companies are doing much of that. You will need to bring first and last month's rent with you and money for deposits. If you can rent before you get there, then you will not have hotel or storage fees.

Answer 3

The cheapest way to move from California to Georgia would be to rent a large U-Haul. A person could then personally drive all their belongings to their new home, and only be out gas money and energy.

Answer 4

The cheapest way will be DIY: rent a truck, load the truck yourself, drive to TX and unload everything into your new home.

Answer 5

Sell all of your stuff and then fly there.

Answer 6

The cheapest way is DIY. Rent a truck and do the labor yourself/with help of friends.

Answer 7

Well a space ship is fast but you may want to get a piggy back there for more efficient time and money. You can thank me later for the answer. you better listen to it ;)