($438+) Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers for the 567-mile relocation from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,379 and $8,023. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $299 - $1,996, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Columbus typically charge a base rate around $325 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,379 - $3,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,066 - $5,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,828 - $8,023

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 Columbus to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Columbus movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia 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 Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $958 and $3,194. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Columbus runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $958 - $1,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,311
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,588 - $3,194

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Columbus, OH, 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 Atlanta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Columbus to Atlanta?

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 Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA

Plan on $438 - $1,178 for a rental moving truck on the 567-mile route from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $180 - $206
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $438 - $839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $492 - $958
• 4+ bedrooms: $613 - $1,178

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Columbus, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $180 - $206 for the 567-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 567-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

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

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 Columbus, OH to Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Georgia, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $944 and $1,810.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $944 - $1,810
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,271 - $2,359

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Columbus, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Columbus to Atlanta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Columbus, OH vs Atlanta, GA

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

How you handle your interstate move from Columbus, OH, to Atlanta, GA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,379 - $8,023 on the 567-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $958 - $3,194 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $438 - $1,178 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,066 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.