($1,048+) Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,256 and $9,244. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,631-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $342 - $2,280, 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 Wilmington and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Wilmington tend to start around $334 plus $150/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 Wilmington to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,256 - $4,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,996 - $6,994
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,451 - $9,244

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 Wilmington to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,561 and $5,397. 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 Wilmington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,561 - $2,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,036 - $4,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,644 - $5,397

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 $798 in Wilmington, DE. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $171 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Wilmington, Delaware, to Austin, Texas, range from $987 - $2,730 for the 1,631-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $592 - $676
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,730

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $86 and $399.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $171.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $592 and $676 for the 1,631-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $798 for 2 movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Wilmington, Delaware, to Austin, Texas, 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 $1,474 and $3,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,474 - $3,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,190

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Wilmington, Delaware, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $798.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $171 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Austin?

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.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington 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.