($789+) Orlando, FL to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Orlando, Florida, to Austin, Texas, costs between $1,975 and $7,540. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,126-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $346 - $2,304, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Orlando and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Orlando tend to start around $188 plus $80/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,975 - $4,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,360 - $5,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,000 - $7,540

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 Orlando to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,263 and $4,171. 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 Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Orlando adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,263 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,627 - $3,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,178 - $4,171

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 Orlando, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $806, 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 $86 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $173 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Orlando, FL, 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 Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 1,126-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Austin, Texas, costs between $789 and $2,154. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $413 - $472
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $789 - $1,516
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $803 - $1,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,154

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 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 Orlando, Florida, usually costs about $806 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,126-mile drive falls between $413 and $472, 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 $58 and $346 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Austin, TX

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 Orlando, Florida, to Austin, Texas. 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 $1,367 and $2,551.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,091 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,441

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 $86 - $173 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $806.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando 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.
3. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, 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: Orlando, FL 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 Orlando 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.