($667+) Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,023-mile relocation from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Austin, Texas, cost between $2,477 and $8,857. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $319 - $2,124, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Sioux Falls typically charge a base rate around $424 plus $182 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,477 - $5,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,051 - $7,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,662 - $8,857

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 Sioux Falls to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls to Austin?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,150 and $3,836. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Sioux Falls typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,836

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 Sioux Falls, SD, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $743, 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 $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $159 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Sioux Falls, SD, and Austin, TX, 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,023 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Austin, Texas, running $667 - $1,885. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $346 - $395
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Sioux Falls daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $667 - $1,180
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,445
• 4+ bedrooms: $905 - $1,885

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $159 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 $69 and $345 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $346 - $395 in fuel for the 1,023-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $743 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Austin, TX

For larger DIY moves from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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 Austin, Texas.

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 $1,243 and $2,450.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,887
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,243 - $2,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,629 - $3,254

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $743.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $159 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 Sioux Falls to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD, 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 $2,477 - $8,857 on the 1,023-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,150 - $3,836, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $667 - $1,885. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,051 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.