($606+) Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 873-mile relocation from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,591 and $6,779. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $319 - $2,124, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Tallahassee typically charge a base rate around $293 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,591 - $4,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,037 - $5,139
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,504 - $6,779

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: 80% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,055 and $3,797. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tallahassee costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $2,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,899 - $3,797

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $743 in Tallahassee, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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

Truck rentals from Tallahassee, Florida, to Austin, Texas, range from $606 - $1,617 for the 873-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $606 - $1,110
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $641 - $1,358
• 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,617

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $295 - $337 for the 873-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $743.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 873-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $159 per night, adding $319 - $478 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $319.

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

For larger DIY moves from Tallahassee, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Austin, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,108 and $2,277.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $980 - $1,882
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,108 - $2,277
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,520 - $3,038

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $80 and $159.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $743.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

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.

Our take

The 873-mile move from Tallahassee, FL, to Austin, TX, costs between $1,591 and $6,779 with full-service movers, $1,055 - $3,797 with a moving container, and $606 - $1,617 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,037 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.