($753+) McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,112-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, with costs ranging from $2,255 - $9,069. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $250 - $1,664. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McAllen and Huntsville. Local movers in McAllen typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,255 - $5,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,762 - $6,355
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,704 - $9,069

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 McAllen to Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 57% of McAllen movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McAllen to Huntsville?

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,302 and $4,426. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in McAllen typically runs around $55/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McAllen to Huntsville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,596 - $3,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,311 - $4,426

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McAllen, TX and Huntsville, AL. 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 $582 in McAllen, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $62 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $125 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 McAllen to Huntsville?

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 McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,112 miles from McAllen, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, running $723 - $2,074. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $294 - $336
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McAllen to Huntsville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $723 - $1,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $806 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $982 - $2,074

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $62 and $291.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $125.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $294 and $336 for the 1,112-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $582 for 2 movers in McAllen, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McAllen to Huntsville?

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 McAllen, TX to Huntsville, AL

If you're moving a larger household from McAllen, Texas, 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 Huntsville, Alabama.

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 $1,354 and $2,526.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,195 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,541

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 $62 - $125 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 McAllen, Texas, typically costs $582.

What are the best freight companies from McAllen to Huntsville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Royal Freight Lp (4.66/5 stars): Royal Freight Lp is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: McAllen, TX vs Huntsville, AL

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