($1,011+) Richmond, VA to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to McAllen, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,671-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,245 - $10,296. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $262 - $1,748. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Richmond and McAllen. Local movers in Richmond typically start around $360 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,245 - $5,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,989 - $6,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,565 - $10,296

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 Richmond to McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to McAllen?

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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 Richmond, VA to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,588 and $5,338. 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 McAllen. If you go over that window, storage in Richmond adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,588 - $2,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $4,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,639 - $5,338

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $66 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $131 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McAllen, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $612 in Richmond, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to McAllen?

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 Richmond, VA to McAllen, TX

Plan on $1,021 - $2,968 for a rental moving truck on the 1,671-mile route from Richmond, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $465 - $531
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,433 - $2,968

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $131 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $57 and $284 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $465 - $531 in fuel for the 1,671-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $612 in Richmond, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to McAllen?

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 Richmond, VA to McAllen, 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 Richmond, Virginia, to McAllen, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,563 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,563
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,563 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,026 - $4,313

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 $66 - $131 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $612.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to McAllen?

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.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs McAllen, TX

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