($713+) St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX

For the 1,166-mile move from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Austin, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,811 and $7,250. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $340 - $2,268 (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 St. Petersburg generally start around $318 plus $185 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,811 - $4,414
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,361 - $5,237
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,092 - $7,250

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 St. Petersburg to Austin.

Specialty moving services from St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of St. Petersburg movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Petersburg to Austin?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX

Moving containers from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,202 and $4,143. 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 St. Petersburg typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Petersburg to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,202 - $2,249
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,116 - $4,143

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $794 in St. Petersburg, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $170 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Austin, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX

Truck rentals from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Austin, Texas, range from $713 - $1,968 for the 1,166-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $421 - $481
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• St. Petersburg daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Petersburg to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $713 - $1,371
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $747 - $1,582
• 4+ bedrooms: $988 - $1,968

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 $85 and $397.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $170.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $421 and $481 for the 1,166-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 $794 for 2 movers in St. Petersburg, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Austin, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Austin, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,238 and $2,456.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $2,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,456
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,281

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Petersburg, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $794.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from St. Petersburg to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg 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

A move from St. Petersburg, FL, to Austin, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,811 - $7,250 on the 1,166-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,202 - $4,143, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $713 - $1,968. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,361 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live 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.