($434+) Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL

Full-service movers for the 477-mile relocation from Augusta, Georgia, to St. Petersburg, Florida, cost between $1,319 and $8,282. 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 $268 - $1,784, 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 Augusta typically charge a base rate around $365 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,319 - $4,085
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,131 - $5,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,952 - $8,282

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 Augusta to St. Petersburg.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Petersburg, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Augusta to St. Petersburg?

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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.

How much do local movers cost in Augusta, GA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Augusta to St. Petersburg with a local mover averages $2,068 - $5,223. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Augusta, GA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to St. Petersburg, Florida, cost between $1,021 and $2,990. 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 Augusta typically runs around $50/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Augusta to St. Petersburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $1,723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,378
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,690 - $2,990

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Augusta, GA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $624, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $67 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $134 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Augusta, GA, and St. Petersburg, FL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Augusta to St. Petersburg?

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 Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 477 miles from Augusta, Georgia, to St. Petersburg, Florida, running $409 - $1,069. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $135 - $155
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Augusta to St. Petersburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $409 - $779
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $459 - $942
• 4+ bedrooms: $565 - $1,069

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $624.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $135 - $155 for the 477-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 $54 and $290, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 per night for hotel stops on the 477-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $268 - $401.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta to St. Petersburg?

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 Augusta, GA to St. Petersburg, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, to St. Petersburg, Florida. 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 $803 and $1,960.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $1,582
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,057 - $1,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,365 - $2,591

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 Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $624.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to St. Petersburg?

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. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum 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: Augusta, GA vs St. Petersburg, FL

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