($1,140+) Reno, NV to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Houston, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,897-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Houston, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,269 - $10,961. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $331 - $2,204. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Reno and Houston. Local movers in Reno typically start around $404 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,269 - $5,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,356 - $7,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,335 - $10,961

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 Reno to Houston.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Houston, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Houston?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Reno, NV to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,618 and $5,227. 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 Reno typically costs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,618 - $3,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,671 - $5,227

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Houston, TX, 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 $771 in Reno, NV. 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 Reno to Houston?

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 Reno, NV to Houston, TX

A rental truck for this 1,897-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Houston, Texas, costs between $1,140 and $3,043. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $665 - $760
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,586
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,043

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $358 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $665 - $760 in fuel for the 1,897-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $771 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Houston?

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 Reno, NV to Houston, TX

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 Reno, Nevada, to Houston, Texas. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,641 and $3,303.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,303
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,268 - $4,535

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 $83 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about five hours typically runs $771.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Houston?

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.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Houston, TX

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Reno, NV, to Houston, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,269 - $10,961 on the 1,897-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,618 - $5,227 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,140 - $3,043 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,356 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Houston tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and ample economic opportunity, though tropical storms and heat and humidity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include H-E-B and Houston Methodist.