($605+) Columbus, GA to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbus, GA to Akron, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 795-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,878 - $8,620. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $238 - $1,584. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Columbus and Akron. Local movers in Columbus typically start around $315 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,878 - $4,723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,466 - $6,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,303 - $8,620

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 Columbus to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, GA to Akron, OH

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

What are the best full-service movers from Columbus to Akron?

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio 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.

Moving container costs from Columbus, GA to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Columbus, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,140 and $3,719. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Columbus costs roughly $65/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Columbus to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,984 - $3,719

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 Columbus, GA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $554, 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 $59 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $119 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Columbus, GA, and Akron, OH, 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 Columbus to Akron?

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 Columbus, GA to Akron, OH

A rental truck for this 795-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $559 and $1,611. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $200 - $229
• Daily insurance: $24/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Columbus to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $559 - $1,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $617 - $1,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $803 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Columbus, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $554.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $200 - $229 for the 795-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 $48 and $257, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $119 per night for hotel stops on the 795-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $238 - $356.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus to Akron?

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 Columbus, GA to Akron, OH

For larger DIY moves from Columbus, Georgia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Akron, Ohio.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,172 and $2,146.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,172 - $2,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,618 - $2,975

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 $59 and $119.
• 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 Columbus, Georgia, for roughly five hours typically average $554.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Akron?

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.
3. Collins Trucking Co (4.3/5 stars): Collins Trucking Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Columbus, GA vs Akron, OH

Good news for your budget: Akron isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Columbus. Cost of living index runs 81 there against 78 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 25/100 and 27.82/100 here versus 48/100 and 50.39/100 there.