($479+) Wilmington, DE to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Augusta, GA

For the 663-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Augusta, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $1,340 and $7,577. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $283 - $1,888 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Wilmington generally start around $334 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $3,989
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $5,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,691 - $7,577

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 Wilmington to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Augusta, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wilmington to Augusta?

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Wilmington, DE to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,013 and $3,224. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Wilmington runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wilmington to Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,013 - $1,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,351 - $2,462
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,224

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $142 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $661 in Wilmington, DE, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Augusta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington to Augusta?

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 Wilmington, DE to Augusta, GA

Truck rentals from Wilmington, Delaware, to Augusta, Georgia, range from $508 - $1,340 for the 663-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $199 - $228
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wilmington to Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $508 - $933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $549 - $1,130
• 4+ bedrooms: $672 - $1,340

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $199 - $228 for the 663-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours typically costs around $661.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 663-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $142 per night, adding $283 - $425 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $283.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington to Augusta?

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 Wilmington, DE to Augusta, 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 Wilmington, Delaware, to Augusta, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $998 and $1,969.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $957 - $1,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $1,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,419 - $2,684

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $142 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, typically costs $661.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Augusta?

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.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE vs Augusta, GA

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