Moving in Oklahoma City During Fall and Winter: What You Need to Know

By Kye Keefe • October 22, 2026

Planning a fall or winter move in Oklahoma City? Learn how to prepare for unpredictable weather, protect your belongings, and make moving day easier.

Moving to Edmond on a Budget: Rent a Truck, Hire Help or Go Full-Service?

By Kye Keefe • October 12, 2026

Moving to Edmond on a budget usually comes down to one question: how much of the work do you want to do yourself? There are three realistic options, and each one trades money for time and effort in a different way. Our Thunder Moving trucks are based in Edmond, so we see all three play out every week, including the moves where doing it yourself is the smartest choice. Here's what each option costs and when it makes sense. If you're still deciding on a neighborhood, start with our complete guide to moving to Edmond . Option 1: Rent a Truck and Do It Yourself Renting a truck is the cheapest way to move to Edmond if you have friends willing to help and a free weekend. Edmond has several moving truck rental options, including U-Haul, Penske at the Home Depot on South Broadway, and Budget locations nearby. Size matters too. A 15-foot truck usually fits a one- or two-bedroom apartment, while a 20-foot truck is closer to right for a two- or three-bedroom home. Renting too small means a second trip, and every extra trip adds miles, fuel, and hours. Don't forget the pickup and return: those errands can add a couple of hours to your day. Option 2: Rent a Truck and Hire Labor-Only Movers This hybrid is the option most people don't know about. You rent and drive the truck, and a professional crew handles the loading and unloading. You keep most of the savings of a DIY move, and you skip the part that causes injuries, broken furniture, and a very sore Monday. A trained crew also loads faster and tighter than a group of friends, which can mean a smaller truck and fewer trips. Our labor-only movers do this across Edmond every week. You can book them for one end of the move or both. This works especially well for portable containers. The container company handles the drive, and a crew handles the loading, so you never touch a truck at all. Option 3: Hire Full-Service Movers Full-service moving costs the most up front, but it's the only option where you don't lift, drive, or return anything. For a local Edmond move, you pay by the hour for the crew and truck. With Thunder Moving, the clock starts when the crew reaches your door, not when they leave the lot. See our Edmond movers page for how local moves there work. Full-service also includes the things that are easy to underestimate: furniture padding and wrap, the right dollies for every piece, and a crew that loads the truck efficiently. For busy families, the real value is getting your weekend back and peace of mind that your belongings are being handled by seasoned professionals. Side-by-Side: What a 2-Bedroom Edmond Move Costs We aim to make it easy to choose the best moving option for your needs. Here's a rough comparison for a typical in-town, two-bedroom move within Edmond. Your numbers will vary with distance, stairs and how much you own.