($499+) Akron, OH to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Augusta, GA

Full-service movers for the 641-mile relocation from Akron, Ohio, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,473 and $8,940. 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 $242 - $1,612, 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 Akron typically charge a base rate around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $4,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,289 - $5,846
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,003 - $8,940

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 Akron to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Augusta, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Augusta?

Georgia Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Georgia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,029 and $3,501. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Akron runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,029 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,501

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $60 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $121 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $564 in Akron, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Augusta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Augusta?

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 Akron, OH to Augusta, GA

A rental truck for this 641-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Augusta, Georgia, costs between $514 and $1,338. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $164 - $188
• Daily insurance: $24/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $514 - $933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $543 - $1,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $678 - $1,338

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Akron, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $564.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $164 - $188 for the 641-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $48 and $262, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $121 per night for hotel stops on the 641-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $242 - $363.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Augusta?

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 Akron, OH to Augusta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Akron, Ohio, to Augusta, Georgia, 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 $1,100 and $2,017.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $944 - $1,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,382 - $2,746

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $60 - $121 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $564.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Augusta?

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Akron, OH vs Augusta, GA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Akron and Augusta to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 80. Average rent: $950/mo vs. $1,250/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 48 vs. 22. Safety index: 50.39 vs. 51.54.