($785+) Austin, TX to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Raleigh, NC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,362-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina, with prices running from $2,181 - $8,732. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $359 - $2,396 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Raleigh are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Austin movers tend to run around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,181 - $5,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,684 - $6,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,957 - $8,732

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 Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Raleigh, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Raleigh, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Raleigh?

All three below meet the standards set by the North Carolina Movers Association, the group most North Carolina 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 Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,325 and $4,544. 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 Austin runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,325 - $2,399
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,207 - $4,544

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 $839, 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 $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $180 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,362 miles from Austin, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina, running $785 - $2,360. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $519 - $593
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $785 - $1,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $857 - $1,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,360

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $519 - $593 for the 1,362-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 $839.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,362-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $180 per night, adding $359 - $539 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $359.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Raleigh, North Carolina. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,078 and $2,571.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,146 - $2,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,911 - $3,672

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 $90 - $180 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 $839.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

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

For a move from Austin, TX, to Raleigh, NC, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,181 for a studio to $8,732 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,362-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,325 - $4,544. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $785 - $2,360, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,684 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Raleigh tend to point to exceptional beauty and ample economic opportunity, though high cost of living and quiet nightlife come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include State of North Carolina and WakeMed.