($541+) Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 688-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charleston, South Carolina, with prices running from $1,581 - $8,947. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $289 - $1,928 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Charleston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,581 - $4,631
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,364 - $5,988
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,379 - $8,947

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 Memphis to Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis 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 Memphis to Charleston?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in South Carolina Trucking Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,073 and $3,353. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Memphis costs roughly $45/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,787 - $3,353

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 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 $675 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC

Renting a moving truck for the 688-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $525 and $1,414, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $525 - $1,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $572 - $1,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $679 - $1,414

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $211 - $241 for the 688-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 Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $675.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 688-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $145 per night, adding $289 - $434 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $289.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Charleston, SC

If you're moving a larger household from Memphis, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Charleston, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,124 and $2,110.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $985 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,547 - $2,935

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $72 - $145 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Charleston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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.