($438+) Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Little Rock, Arkansas, costs between $1,297 and $8,257. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 513-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $329 - $2,196, 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 Austin and Little Rock. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to Little Rock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,297 - $4,106
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,230 - $5,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,940 - $8,257

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 Austin to Little Rock.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Little Rock, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Little Rock?

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 Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $964 and $3,130. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Little Rock. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $964 - $1,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,222 - $2,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,130

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 Austin, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $769, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $165 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Little Rock, AR, 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 Austin to Little Rock?

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 Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR

A rental truck for this 513-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Little Rock, Arkansas, costs between $456 and $1,150. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $179 - $205
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $456 - $813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $945
• 4+ bedrooms: $612 - $1,150

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 $82 and $384.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $165.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $179 and $205 for the 513-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 $769 for 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Little Rock?

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 Austin, TX to Little Rock, AR

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, 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 Little Rock, Arkansas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,028 and $2,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $912 - $1,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,028 - $2,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,453

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Austin, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $769.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $165 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 Austin to Little Rock?

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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, TX vs Little Rock, AR

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