($471+) Atlanta, GA to Akron, OH Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 692-mile relocation from Atlanta, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,554 and $8,279. 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 $301 - $2,004, 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 Atlanta typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $4,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,253 - $5,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,974 - $8,279

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 Atlanta to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Akron, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Atlanta, GA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $971 and $3,327. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Atlanta typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $971 - $1,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,641
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,327

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $701 in Atlanta, GA, 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 Akron, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Akron?

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 Atlanta, GA to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 692-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $471 and $1,294. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $221 - $252
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $471 - $955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $556 - $1,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $661 - $1,294

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $701.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $221 - $252 for the 692-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 $60 and $326, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 692-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $301 - $451.

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

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 Atlanta, GA to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Atlanta, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,060 and $2,112.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,060 - $2,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,689

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 $75 and $150.
• 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 Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $701.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Akron?

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: Atlanta, GA vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, side by side with Atlanta 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

How you handle your interstate move from Atlanta, GA, to Akron, OH, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,554 - $8,279 on the 692-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $971 - $3,327 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $471 - $1,294 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,253 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Goodyear and Signet Jewelers.