($153+) Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 146-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $680 - $4,444. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $292 - $1,948. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Birmingham and Atlanta. Local movers in Birmingham typically start around $310 as a base rate plus $175/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $680 - $2,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,201 - $3,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,735 - $4,444

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 Birmingham to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA

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

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

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia 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.

How much do local movers cost in Birmingham, AL?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Birmingham to Atlanta with a local mover averages $1,261 - $3,594. A local mover in Birmingham, AL is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $714 and $2,086. 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 Birmingham typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $714 - $1,281
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $934 - $1,697
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,132 - $2,086

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Atlanta, GA, 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 $682 in Birmingham, AL. 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 Birmingham to Atlanta?

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 Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA

Truck rentals from Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia, range from $153 - $322 for the 146-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $45 - $52
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $153 - $247
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $159 - $294
• 4+ bedrooms: $187 - $322

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $146 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 $63 and $317 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $45 - $52 in fuel for the 146-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $682 in Birmingham, Alabama, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Birmingham, AL to Atlanta, GA

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 Birmingham, Alabama, to Atlanta, Georgia. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $704 and $1,397.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $674 - $1,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $704 - $1,397
• 4+ bedrooms: $991 - $1,668

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $73 and $146.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly five hours typically average $682.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Atlanta?

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: Birmingham, AL vs Atlanta, GA

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

How you handle your interstate move from Birmingham, AL, to Atlanta, GA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $680 - $4,444 on the 146-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $714 - $2,086 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $153 - $322 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,201 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.