($635+) Columbus, GA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbus, GA to Philadelphia, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 885-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,115 - $8,124. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $265 - $1,768 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Columbus and Philadelphia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Columbus movers tend to run around $315 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,115 - $5,094
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,696 - $6,137
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,092 - $8,124

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 Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, GA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Columbus movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania 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 Columbus, GA to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Columbus, Georgia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,221 and $4,065. 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 Columbus runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,111 - $4,065

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $66 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $133 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 $619 in Columbus, 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 Philadelphia, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Columbus to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck for this 885-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $635 and $1,749. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $249 - $284
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $658 - $1,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $894 - $1,749

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 $66 and $309.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $133.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $249 and $284 for the 885-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 $619 for 2 movers in Columbus, Georgia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Philadelphia, PA

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 Columbus, Georgia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 $1,256 and $2,484.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,992
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,252

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Columbus, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $619.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $66 and $133 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Philadelphia?

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. Collins Trucking Co (4.3/5 stars): Collins Trucking Co 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: Columbus, GA vs Philadelphia, PA

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