($546+) Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC

For the 699-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Charleston, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $1,598 and $8,271. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $278 - $1,856 (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 Evansville generally start around $431 plus $155 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,598 - $4,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,184 - $5,366
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,737 - $8,271

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 Evansville to Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Evansville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Evansville to Charleston?

Movers licensed to operate in South Carolina are typically members of the South Carolina Trucking 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 Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,062 and $3,667. 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 Evansville typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Evansville to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,924
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,800
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,667

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $139 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Charleston, SC, 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 $650 in Evansville, IN. 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 Evansville to Charleston?

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 Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 699 miles from Evansville, Indiana, to Charleston, South Carolina, running $541 - $1,428. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $206 - $236
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Evansville to Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $541 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $572 - $1,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $672 - $1,428

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Evansville, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $650.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $206 - $236 for the 699-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 $56 and $302, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night for hotel stops on the 699-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $278 - $418.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville to Charleston?

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 Evansville, IN to Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Evansville, Indiana, to Charleston, South Carolina. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $835 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $917 - $1,749
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,655

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $70 - $139 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Evansville, Indiana, for about five hours typically runs $650.

What are the best freight companies from Evansville to Charleston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Evansville, IN vs Charleston, SC

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