($629+) Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA

Hiring full-service movers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $2,062 and $8,381. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 902-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $308 - $2,052, 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 Atlanta and Des Moines. For a rough baseline, movers based in Atlanta tend to start around $216 plus $85/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 Atlanta to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,062 - $4,804
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,645 - $5,989
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,372 - $8,381

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 Atlanta to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Atlanta to Des Moines?

All three below meet the standards set by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, the group most Iowa 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 Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,187 and $3,801. 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 Atlanta runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Atlanta to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,187 - $2,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,012 - $3,801

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 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 $718 in Atlanta, GA, 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 Des Moines, IA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Des Moines?

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 Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA

Plan on $654 - $1,700 for a rental moving truck on the 902-mile route from Atlanta, Georgia, to Des Moines, Iowa. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $294 - $337
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Atlanta to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $654 - $1,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $707 - $1,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $835 - $1,700

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 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 Atlanta, Georgia, usually costs about $718 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 902-mile drive falls between $294 and $337, 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 $51 and $308 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta to Des Moines?

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 Atlanta, GA to Des Moines, IA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Des Moines, Iowa, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,220 and $2,344.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Atlanta to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,344
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,010

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $154.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $718.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Des Moines?

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. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC 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: Atlanta, GA vs Des Moines, IA

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