($499+) Irving, TX to Columbus, GA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 740-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,582 - $7,968. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $274 - $1,824. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irving and Columbus. Local movers in Irving typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,582 - $4,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,324 - $5,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,862 - $7,968

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 Irving to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Irving movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Irving, TX to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,022 and $3,451. 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 Irving typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,451

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $638 in Irving, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $68 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $137 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Columbus, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irving 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 Irving, TX to Columbus, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 740 miles from Irving, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia, running $499 - $1,334. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $215 - $245
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $673 - $1,334

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 $68 and $319.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $137.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $215 and $245 for the 740-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 $638 for 2 movers in Irving, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving 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 Irving, TX to Columbus, GA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Irving, Texas, to Columbus, Georgia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,114 and $2,018.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,706
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,018
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,450 - $2,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $68 - $137 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $638.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Columbus?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Irving, 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 Irving 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

For a move from Irving, TX, to Columbus, GA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,582 for a studio to $7,968 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 740-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,022 - $3,451. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $499 - $1,334, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,324 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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