As someone who moved last year and paid way too much and then had the moving company go "why didn't you just do it like this" here's my pro tips for saving money moving:

• If you need to store things, have a moving company that is insured load your stuff (or count on your renters/homeowners insurance since it's less expensive and SHOULD cover it).
• You don't have to pay to have them pack unless you want to.
• Have the company deliver and unload it to an actual storage unit near your chosen domicile. Storage units are usually like 1/4 the cost of using a POD or anything else and they're way more secure than you'd think. It would have cost us at least 65-75% less if we had done it that way.
• If you provide the boxes, moving blankets, and tape, they won't charge you an arm and a leg for their supplies if you want them to pack.
• Pack books in things with wheels or you'll break your back. and if it's gonna be in storage for a hot minute, wrap the books in paper individually and store in totes to keep them weather proof. You can throw in some desiccant packets too