($622+) Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 873-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,684 - $7,541. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,124. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tallahassee and Austin. Local movers in Tallahassee typically start around $293 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tallahassee to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,684 - $4,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,112 - $5,438
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,634 - $7,541

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tallahassee to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tallahassee to Austin?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,209 and $3,633. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Tallahassee adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tallahassee to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,633

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tallahassee, FL and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $743 in Tallahassee, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $159 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Tallahassee to Austin?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 873 miles from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, running $634 - $1,694. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $295 - $337
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tallahassee to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $634 - $1,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $659 - $1,395
• 4+ bedrooms: $800 - $1,694

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tallahassee, Florida, usually costs about $743 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 873-mile drive falls between $295 and $337, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $319 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee to Austin?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,196 and $2,339.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tallahassee to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,152

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $80 - $159 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, typically costs $743.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tallahassee, FL vs Austin, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Austin, side by side with Tallahassee on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.