($749+) Garland, TX to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Akron, OH

For the 1,156-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $2,132 and $8,536. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $277 - $1,848 (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 Garland generally start around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,132 - $4,892
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,698 - $6,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,870 - $8,536

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 Garland to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Garland to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Garland, TX to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,275 and $4,612. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Garland typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Garland to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,266 - $4,612

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $139 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Akron, OH, 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 $647 in Garland, TX. 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 Garland to Akron?

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 Garland, TX to Akron, OH

Plan on $810 - $2,086 for a rental moving truck on the 1,156-mile route from Garland, Texas, to Akron, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $388
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Garland to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,086

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $139 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $60 and $300 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $340 - $388 in fuel for the 1,156-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $647 in Garland, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland to Akron?

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 Garland, TX to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, to Akron, Ohio. 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 $832 and $2,737.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,100 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,831 - $3,408

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Garland, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $647.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $139 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 Garland to Akron?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Garland, TX vs Akron, OH

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