($710+) Dayton, OH to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Austin, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Dayton, Ohio, to Austin, Texas, costs between $2,097 and $8,795. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,182-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $299 - $1,992, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Dayton and Austin. For a rough baseline, movers based in Dayton tend to start around $330 plus $140/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,097 - $4,812
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,831 - $6,335
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,374 - $8,795

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 Dayton to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dayton to Austin?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Dayton, OH to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,261 and $4,397. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dayton to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,261 - $2,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,200 - $4,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Dayton, OH and Austin, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $697 in Dayton, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $149 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Dayton to Austin?

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 Dayton, OH to Austin, TX

A rental truck for this 1,182-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Austin, Texas, costs between $710 and $1,962. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $375 - $428
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dayton to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $710 - $1,423
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $839 - $1,593
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $1,962

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $375 - $428 for the 1,182-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $697.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,182-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $299 - $448 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton to Austin?

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 Dayton, OH to Austin, 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 Dayton, Ohio, to Austin, 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 $1,262 and $2,557.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,157 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,262 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,640 - $3,182

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Dayton, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $697.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $149 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Austin?

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.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH vs Austin, TX

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

For a move from Dayton, OH, to Austin, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,097 for a studio to $8,795 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,182-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,261 - $4,397. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $710 - $1,962, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,831 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.