($499+) Memphis, TN to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,566 and $8,259. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 647-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $310 - $2,064, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Memphis and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Memphis tend to start around $334 plus $125/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,566 - $4,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,406 - $6,023
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,003 - $8,259

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 Memphis to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis 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 Memphis to Austin?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, 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 Memphis, TN to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,092 and $3,263. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Memphis typically costs about $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,092 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,263

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $722 in Memphis, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $155 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Austin, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 647-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas, costs between $519 and $1,352. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $212 - $243
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $519 - $914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $554 - $1,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $692 - $1,352

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $722.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $212 - $243 for the 647-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 $62 and $335, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 647-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $310 - $464.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Austin, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $929 and $2,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,110 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,440 - $2,691

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 $77 - $155 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 Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $722.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis 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. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. 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: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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.