($528+) Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,690 and $8,070. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 792-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $310 - $2,068, 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 Houston and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Houston tend to start around $175 plus $75/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 Houston to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,690 - $4,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,401 - $5,879
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,950 - $8,070

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 Houston to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

Georgia Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Georgia, 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 Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,099 and $3,409. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Houston typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $1,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,931 - $3,409

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 Houston, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $724, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $155 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Houston, 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 Houston 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 Houston, TX to Atlanta, GA

A rental truck for this 792-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $528 and $1,552. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $298
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $528 - $1,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $613 - $1,280
• 4+ bedrooms: $752 - $1,552

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $336 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $261 - $298 in fuel for the 792-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $724 in Houston, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

For larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, 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 $1,064 and $2,070.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $922 - $1,715
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,064 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,530 - $2,783

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 $78 - $155 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 Houston, Texas, typically costs $724.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Atlanta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Houston, 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 Houston 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 Houston, 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 $1,690 - $8,070 on the 792-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,099 - $3,409, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $528 - $1,552. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,401 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.