($649+) Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,005-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $2,088 - $7,619. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $358 - $2,388 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mesa and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mesa movers tend to run around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,088 - $4,845
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,549 - $6,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,218 - $7,619

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 Mesa to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX

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

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,222 and $3,843. 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 Mesa costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,222 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,513 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,040 - $3,843

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, 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 $836 in Mesa, AZ. 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 1,005-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, costs between $649 and $1,871. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $382 - $436
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $649 - $1,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $679 - $1,537
• 4+ bedrooms: $853 - $1,871

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Mesa, Arizona, usually costs about $836 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,005-mile drive falls between $382 and $436, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $60 and $358 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Austin, TX

For larger DIY moves from Mesa, Arizona, 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 $1,222 and $2,265.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,948
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,222 - $2,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,293

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 $90 - $179 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $836.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Austin?

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.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ, to Austin, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,088 for a studio to $7,619 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,005-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,222 - $3,843. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $649 - $1,871, 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 $2,549 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer 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.