($636+) Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 929-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $1,970 - $7,748. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $358 - $2,388 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Atlanta and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Atlanta movers tend to run around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,970 - $4,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,396 - $5,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,268 - $7,748

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 Atlanta to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Southwest Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,084 and $3,740. 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 Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Atlanta adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,084 - $2,094
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,740

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 $836 in Atlanta, GA. 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 $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 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 Austin, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Austin?

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 Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 929-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas, costs between $636 and $1,705. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $353 - $403
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $636 - $1,180
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $660 - $1,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $837 - $1,705

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 $90 and $418.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $353 and $403 for the 929-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 $836 for 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Austin, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,075 and $2,213.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $967 - $1,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,113

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Atlanta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $836.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $179 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 Atlanta to Austin?

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: Atlanta, GA vs Austin, TX

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

A move from Atlanta, GA, to Austin, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,970 - $7,748 on the 929-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,084 - $3,740, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $636 - $1,705. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,396 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.