($298+) Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA

Full-service movers for the 257-mile relocation from Jacksonville, Florida, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $857 and $5,283. 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 $269 - $1,792, 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 Jacksonville typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $857 - $3,373
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,413 - $3,888
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,002 - $5,283

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 Jacksonville to Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Augusta?

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 Jacksonville, FL?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Jacksonville to Augusta with a local mover averages $1,427 - $3,926. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Jacksonville, FL can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $871 and $2,796. 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 Augusta. If you go over that window, storage in Jacksonville adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,468 - $2,796

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $67 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $134 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Augusta, 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 $627 in Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL to Augusta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 257 miles from Jacksonville, Florida, to Augusta, Georgia, running $311 - $797. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $73 - $84
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $311 - $538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $330 - $670
• 4+ bedrooms: $396 - $797

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 $67 and $314.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $134.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $73 and $84 for the 257-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 $627 for 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, Florida, 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 $873 and $1,719.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $873 - $1,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,234 - $2,108

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $627.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Augusta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville 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.