($661+) Houston, TX to Augusta, GA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 931-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Augusta, Georgia, with costs ranging from $1,986 - $8,721. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $271 - $1,804. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Augusta. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,986 - $4,863
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,440 - $6,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,139 - $8,721

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 Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Augusta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Augusta, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,245 and $4,164. 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 Houston runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $3,144
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,156 - $4,164

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Houston, TX and Augusta, 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 $631 in Houston, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $135 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 Houston to Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 931 miles from Houston, Texas, to Augusta, Georgia, running $661 - $1,808. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $267 - $305
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,808

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $135 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 Houston, Texas, usually costs about $631 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 931-mile drive falls between $267 and $305, 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 $45 and $271 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Houston, Texas, to Augusta, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,256 and $2,492.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $3,268

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 $68 - $135 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $631.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Augusta?

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.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Augusta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Augusta, 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.