($695+) Austin, TX to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Jacksonville, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,033-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, with prices running from $2,115 - $7,693. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $347 - $2,316 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Jacksonville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Austin movers tend to run around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,115 - $4,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,417 - $6,090
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,317 - $7,693

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jacksonville, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,221 and $4,085. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,101
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,572 - $2,982
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,122 - $4,085

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX and Jacksonville, FL. 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 $811 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $87 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $174 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 Austin to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

A rental truck for this 1,033-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $695 and $1,926. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $381 - $435
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $695 - $1,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $758 - $1,462
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,926

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $811.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $381 - $435 for the 1,033-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 $69 and $376, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $174 per night for hotel stops on the 1,033-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $347 - $521.

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

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 Jacksonville, FL

For larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Jacksonville, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,234 and $2,337.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,100 - $1,949
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,234 - $2,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,632 - $3,046

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Austin, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $811.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $174 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 Austin to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Jacksonville, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jacksonville, 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

For a move from Austin, TX, to Jacksonville, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,115 for a studio to $7,693 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,033-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,221 - $4,085. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $695 - $1,926, 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 $2,417 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 FIS and Southeastern Grocers.