($513+) Houston, TX to Columbus, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Columbus, GA

For the 713-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $1,557 and $7,824. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $268 - $1,788 (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 Houston generally start around $175 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,557 - $4,264
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,125 - $5,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,772 - $7,824

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 Houston to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Houston to Columbus?

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia 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 Houston, TX to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,024 and $3,548. 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 Columbus. If you go over that window, storage in Houston adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Houston to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $1,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,394 - $2,471
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,548

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $626 in Houston, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Columbus, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Columbus?

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 Houston, TX to Columbus, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 713-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, costs between $513 and $1,344, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $203 - $232
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Houston to Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $513 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $542 - $1,098
• 4+ bedrooms: $707 - $1,344

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $203 - $232 for the 713-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $626.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 713-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $134 per night, adding $268 - $402 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $268.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Columbus?

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 Houston, TX to Columbus, GA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia. 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 $805 and $2,185.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,009 - $2,185
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,838

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $67 and $134.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $626.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Columbus?

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.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Columbus, GA

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

Our take

Full-service movers on the 713-mile route from Houston, TX, to Columbus, GA, run $1,557 - $7,824 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,024 - $3,548, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $513 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,125, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aflac and TSYS.