($642+) Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 929-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,893 - $7,442. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $368 - $2,452. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Atlanta. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,893 - $4,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,375 - $5,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,904 - $7,442

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 Austin to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin 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 Austin 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.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,062 and $3,628. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Atlanta. If you go over that window, storage in Austin adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,155
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,975 - $3,628

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Austin, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $858, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $92 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $184 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Atlanta, GA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Austin 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 Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 929 miles from Austin, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, running $642 - $1,773. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $362 - $414
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,192
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $666 - $1,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $862 - $1,773

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $362 - $414 for the 929-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 Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $858.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 929-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $184 per night, adding $368 - $552 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $61 and $368.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin 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 Austin, TX to Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Austin, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,185 and $2,282.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,518 - $2,963

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 $92 - $184 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 Austin, Texas, typically costs $858.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Atlanta?

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.

Cost of living: Austin, TX 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX, 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 $1,893 - $7,442 on the 929-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,062 - $3,628, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $642 - $1,773. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,375 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.