($118+) Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA

Hiring full-service movers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $650 and $4,159. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 118-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $298 - $1,984, 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 Chattanooga and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chattanooga tend to start around $280 plus $99/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 Chattanooga to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $650 - $2,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,110 - $3,215
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,505 - $4,159

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 Chattanooga to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chattanooga to Atlanta?

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia 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.

How much do local movers cost in Chattanooga, TN?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Chattanooga to Atlanta with a local mover averages $1,077 - $3,119. Working with a local mover based in Chattanooga, TN often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $654 and $1,815. 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 Chattanooga runs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chattanooga to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $654 - $1,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $882 - $1,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,097 - $1,815

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chattanooga, TN and Atlanta, GA. 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 $694 in Chattanooga, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 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 Chattanooga to Atlanta?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA

Truck rentals from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Atlanta, Georgia, range from $118 - $240 for the 118-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $37 - $43
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chattanooga to Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $118 - $173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $124 - $204
• 4+ bedrooms: $148 - $240

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chattanooga, Tennessee, usually costs about $694 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 118-mile drive falls between $37 and $43, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $298 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga to Atlanta?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Atlanta, GA

For larger DIY moves from Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 Atlanta, Georgia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $671 and $1,268.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $583 - $1,050
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $671 - $1,268
• 4+ bedrooms: $922 - $1,605

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 $74 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $694.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Atlanta?

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.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Atlanta, GA

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

A move from Chattanooga, TN, to Atlanta, GA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $650 - $4,159 on the 118-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $654 - $1,815, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $118 - $240. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,110 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.