($582+) Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 792-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,734 - $7,874. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $310 - $2,068. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Atlanta. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,734 - $4,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,516 - $5,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,138 - $7,874

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 Houston to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia 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 Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,062 and $3,682. 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 Houston typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,003 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 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 $724 in Houston, TX, 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 Atlanta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Atlanta?

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 Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 792-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $565 and $1,595, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $298
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $629 - $1,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $787 - $1,595

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $724.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $261 - $298 for the 792-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 $336, 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 792-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $310 - $465.

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

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 Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, 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 $1,161 and $2,304.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,304
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,886

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 $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $724.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Atlanta?

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.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Atlanta, GA

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