Moving to Hilo? Look to the local experts

Simple, Affordable Moves to the Big Island

In Hilo, you’ll find the lush, tropical environment that characterizes life on the windward coast of the Big Island. With its historic buildings, art galleries, and museums, Hilo is often considered the cultural center of the Big Island. In addition to being the home of the revered Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo is also home to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Residents love the Hilo area for its local charm.  

In partnership with our Hilo-based sister company, Royal Hawaiian Movers, we can move you absolutely anywhere in and around Hilo, including locations in the Hamakua, North Hilo, South Hilo, Puna, and Kau Districts. Whether you’re in Hilo town, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Mountain View, Volcano, Orchidlands Estates, Kurtistown, or any other Big Island location, we’ve got you covered. We even have a team in Kailua-Kona to ensure a seamless, stress-free moving experience, no matter where you decide to make your home on the Big Island of Hawaii.  

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Residential Moves to Hilo

Relocating an entire household? We can help you send a 20-foot or 40-foot container to Hilo. We also have budget-friendly solutions for smaller moves. Pay only for the space you need!

Business Relocations to Hilo

If you’re relocating your business to the Big Island, or moving to Hilo for work, we can assist with it all—personal belongings, business equipment, employee relocations, and more.

Packing & Unpacking

Short on time—or just looking for maximum convenience? We can save you time and hassle by handling the packing and unpacking for you, including furniture assembly/disassembly.

Moving Cars, Trucks, and SUVs 

Bring your vehicle with you, so you can explore the Big Island as soon as you arrive. We can assist with shipping your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle.

Storage

Need some extra time while you’re looking for the perfect Hilo home? We can store your belongings securely until you’re ready for them.

Your Moving Options with Us

As experts in moving to Hawaii, we’ve developed the two best ways to assist you.

Full-Service Door to Door

This is our gold-standard typical move to Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Kona, Hilo. We send local experts to pack up your belongings at your current location and to unpack them in your new Hawaiian home

Do It Yourself Full Container

We provide a 20-foot or 40-foot container at your home, and you can pack it yourself. When you arrive in Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hilo, Kona you let us know when you want the container brought to your home, and you can unpack it yourself.

While we strongly believe in our Full-Service experience, we understand that many people prefer to pack themselves. Our Do It Yourself option is priced to be more affordable than the leading brand of DIY movers to Hawaii.

Hilo Moves and Beyond—All Big Island Locations

The wild beauty and rugged landscapes of the Big Island inspire many to make the island their home. While Hilo and its surrounding areas offer a charming, slower pace of life, these locations also present some moving challenges, like narrow streets, steep driveways, low-hanging wires, missing street signs, and more.

We look to our Hilo-based colleagues at Royal Hawaiian Movers to expertly handle the Hilo side of your move. Their teams know the windward side of the Big Island inside and out. Whether you’re moving to a condo right in Hilo town or a home in one of the surrounding neighborhoods, our local teams can deliver a safe, easy, and affordable move.

Sea cliffs off the Puna Trail near Hilo, Hawaii

Flexible Options, Tailored to Your Needs 

In our decades of Hawaii moves, we’ve handled relocations of all sizes. If you want to ship a 20-foot or 40-foot container to the Big Island, we’re happy to help.

Don’t need a full container? We also manage smaller moves, with solutions custom-sized to your needs. We’ll pack your goods carefully into sturdy wooden crates called lift vans to keep everything safe and secure for the journey. You pay only for the space you need with this budget-friendly Hilo moving solution.

A Seamless Experience from Start to Finish 

Some moving companies rely on outside contractors to complete their Hilo moves.

When you choose DeWitt Move Worldwide, you’ll be in the same safe, reliable hands throughout. Our colleagues at Royal Hawaiian Movers share our commitment to the highest levels of customer service, and we’ve coordinated thousands of moves as one, seamless team. If you have a question or need an update, your DeWitt Move Worldwide expert will be accessible to you throughout your move. Get started today with a complimentary quote for your Big Island move.

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Trust the Hawaii Experts with Your Hilo Move

Let us tailor a custom moving solution for your Hilo move. We start every quote with a consultation with one of our Hawaii moving experts. Show us what you want to ship to the Big Island, and we’ll put together a plan to move you to Hilo, safely, easily, and affordably.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Hilo

Residents find Hilo a charming place to live with a strong community spirit. In and around the Hilo area, you can soak up the natural beauty of the area’s lush landscape on a daily basis, including rainforests, waterfalls, and scenic coastlines.  

In addition to the cultural events, festivals, and farmers’ markets in Hilo, residents can also enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, snorkeling, and exploring the nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  

Finally, Hilo is known for a more affordable cost of living than you’ll find on Oahu, Kauai, or Maui. That’s especially true when it comes to the price of housing, which tends to be lower in Hilo than in many of the other population hubs in Hawaii. 

The one downside to living on Hilo is its frequent rain. Downtown Hilo can see as much as 146 inches of rain each year. However, the area’s frequent rain fuels its gorgeous verdant landscape, so it does come with significant upside. 

If you’re drinking from a public water source, the tap water in Hilo is safe to drink.  

 

On the Big Island, some residents use a catchment system, collecting and using rainwater as their primary water source. If the system is properly maintained—and the water is tested and treated/filtered—then it can be safe to drink. Otherwise, bottled water is readily available in many stores in and around Hilo. 

The answer to this age-old debate all comes down to whether you prefer:  

  • The warm, sunny Kona coast, which tends to be busier and livelier, since it acts as the primary hub for Big Island tourism. 
  • The cool, lush Hilo side of the island, which tends to be quieter and more laid-back, with more of a traditional feel. 

If you’re moving to the Big Island, consider staying on both sides temporarily until you know which area you prefer. Both have their pros and cons. Experiencing both will give you a better feel for the lifestyle—and the weather patterns—you prefer.  

Hilo enjoys mild temperatures year-round, including during the winter months. During winter, daytime temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to low 80s. Evening and early morning temperatures can drop as low as the mid-60s, so you’ll want to hang on to a few sweaters and light jackets if you make the move to Hilo.  

Additionally, during the winter months, Hilo can see a bit more rain, with November being the historically wettest month in Hilo. 

Hilo has been named one of the rainiest cities in the U.S., with at least some precipitation on more than 275 days each year. However, it’s not always rainy in Hilo. Instead, it’s common to experience frequent passing showers, rather than a continuous, all-day rain.  

We won’t downplay the impact of rain on Hilo. Due to its geography, the windward side of the Big Island receives a significant share of rain. However, it’s often a passing phenomenon that will soon allow you to go about your day. 

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