($538+) Atlanta, GA to Cleveland, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Cleveland, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 709-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Cleveland, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,763 - $8,695. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Atlanta and Cleveland. Local movers in Atlanta typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,763 - $4,374
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,342 - $5,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,153 - $8,695

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 Cleveland.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Cleveland, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cleveland, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Atlanta, GA to Cleveland, OH

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Cleveland, Ohio, cost between $1,040 and $3,434. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Atlanta typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,040 - $1,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,863 - $3,434

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Cleveland, OH, 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 $707 in Atlanta, GA. 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 Atlanta to Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH

Plan on $554 - $1,525 for a rental moving truck on the 709-mile route from Atlanta, Georgia, to Cleveland, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $228 - $260
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Cleveland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $554 - $999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $609 - $1,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $690 - $1,525

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $707.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $228 - $260 for the 709-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $61 and $328, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night for hotel stops on the 709-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $303 - $455.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta to Cleveland?

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 Cleveland, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Cleveland, Ohio, 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 $1,058 and $2,158.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,752
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,158
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,446 - $2,775

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 $76 - $152 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 Atlanta, Georgia, typically costs $707.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Cleveland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Cleveland, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Cleveland, 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.