($438+) Atlanta, GA to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Norfolk, VA

For the 565-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Norfolk, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $1,313 and $8,264. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $313 - $2,084 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Atlanta generally start around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $3,742
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,110 - $5,130
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,716 - $8,264

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 Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Norfolk, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Atlanta, GA to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $987 and $3,132. 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 Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,263
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,132

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 $156 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 $729 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 Norfolk, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Norfolk?

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 Norfolk, VA

Plan on $438 - $1,178 for a rental moving truck on the 565-mile route from Atlanta, Georgia, to Norfolk, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $187 - $214
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $438 - $807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $454 - $1,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $595 - $1,178

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 $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $187 - $214 for the 565-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 $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 565-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

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

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 Norfolk, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Atlanta, Georgia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Norfolk, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $974 and $1,887.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $974 - $1,887
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,383

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $156 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Norfolk, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Norfolk, 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

A move from Atlanta, GA, to Norfolk, VA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,313 - $8,264 on the 565-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $987 - $3,132, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $438 - $1,178. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,110 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CMA CGM and Norfolk Southern Railway.