($740+) Akron, OH to Irving, TX Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,178-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Irving, Texas, with prices running from $2,119 - $8,881. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $266 - $1,772 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Akron and Irving are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Akron movers tend to run around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,119 - $4,761
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,668 - $6,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,512 - $8,881

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 Akron to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,285 and $4,187. 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 Irving. If you go over that window, storage in Akron adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $2,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,499 - $3,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,187

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Akron, OH and Irving, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $620 in Akron, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $66 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $133 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Irving?

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 Akron, OH to Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,178-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Irving, Texas, costs between $740 and $2,023. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $332 - $380
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $740 - $1,409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $799 - $1,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,035 - $2,023

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $133 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Akron, Ohio, usually costs about $620 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,178-mile drive falls between $332 and $380, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $44 and $266 to your total.

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

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 Akron, OH to Irving, TX

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 Akron, Ohio, to Irving, Texas. 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 $1,275 and $2,430.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,124 - $2,084
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,275 - $2,430
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,517

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Akron, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $620.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $66 - $133 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 Akron to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, side by side with Akron 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 Akron, OH, to Irving, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,119 for a studio to $8,881 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,178-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,285 - $4,187. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $740 - $2,023, 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 $2,668 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.