($527+) Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 785-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,737 - $7,583. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,244. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Birmingham. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,737 - $4,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,396 - $5,471
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,098 - $7,583

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 Austin to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Birmingham, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Birmingham?

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,044 and $3,299. 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 Birmingham. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Austin to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,044 - $2,017
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,299

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Austin, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $785, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $168 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Birmingham, AL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Birmingham?

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 Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

A rental truck for this 785-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, costs between $527 and $1,504. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $280 - $320
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $527 - $973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $576 - $1,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $728 - $1,504

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $280 - $320 for the 785-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 Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $785.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 785-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $168 per night, adding $337 - $505 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Birmingham?

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 Austin, TX to Birmingham, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Birmingham, Alabama, 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 $1,127 and $2,152.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $949 - $1,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,453 - $2,695

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $168 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Austin, Texas, typically costs $785.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Birmingham?

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: Austin, TX vs Birmingham, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Birmingham, side by side with Austin 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 785-mile route from Austin, TX, to Birmingham, AL, run $1,737 - $7,583 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,044 - $3,299, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $527 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,396, 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 Encompass Health and Regions Bank.