($854+) Houston, TX to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Ann Arbor, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,284-mile relocation from Houston, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $2,205 and $9,665. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $302 - $2,012, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Houston typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,205 - $5,418
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,983 - $6,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,026 - $9,665

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,277 and $4,583. 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 Houston costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,550
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,255 - $4,583

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $151 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $704 in Houston, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Ann Arbor, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Truck rentals from Houston, Texas, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, range from $803 - $2,410 for the 1,284-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $411 - $470
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $803 - $1,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $887 - $1,805
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,182 - $2,410

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $151 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 $65 and $327 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $411 - $470 in fuel for the 1,284-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $704 in Houston, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Houston, 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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 $1,372 and $2,762.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,183
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,372 - $2,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,935 - $3,851

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 $75 - $151 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $704.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Ann Arbor?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Ann Arbor, MI

Day-to-day costs in Ann Arbor are close to what you're used to in Houston: cost of living index of 106 versus 97, with average rent of $2,260/mo compared to $1,549/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 47/100 and 36.5/100 in Houston versus 52/100 and 79.18/100 in Ann Arbor.