($766+) Atlanta, GA to McAllen, TX Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,139-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to McAllen, Texas, with prices running from $2,214 - $8,712. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $295 - $1,964 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Atlanta and McAllen are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Atlanta movers tend to run around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,214 - $5,238
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,896 - $6,648
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,952 - $8,712

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest 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 Atlanta, GA to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,327 and $4,127. 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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,327 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,266 - $4,127

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McAllen, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $687 in Atlanta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

Truck rentals from Atlanta, Georgia, to McAllen, Texas, range from $728 - $2,133 for the 1,139-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $356 - $407
• Daily insurance: $29/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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $728 - $1,430
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $852 - $1,717
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,133

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 $687.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $356 - $407 for the 1,139-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 $59 and $319, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,139-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $442.

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

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 McAllen, TX

For larger DIY moves from Atlanta, Georgia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to McAllen, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,341 and $2,709.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,189
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,372

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Atlanta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $687.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $147 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 Atlanta to McAllen?

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. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC 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: Atlanta, GA vs McAllen, TX

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