($818+) Austin, TX to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Charleston, SC

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $2,171 and $9,224. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,248-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $367 - $2,444, 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 Austin and Charleston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,171 - $5,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,992 - $6,927
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,859 - $9,224

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 Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in South Carolina Trucking Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,375 and $4,534. 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 Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,283 - $4,534

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 $855, 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 $183 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

Plan on $818 - $2,354 for a rental moving truck on the 1,248-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $485 - $555
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $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 Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $818 - $1,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $919 - $1,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,354

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 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 Austin, Texas, usually costs about $855 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,248-mile drive falls between $485 and $555, 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 $61 and $367 to your total.

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

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 Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Charleston, South 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 $1,100 and $2,736.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,827 - $3,554

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 - $183 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 $855.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Charleston?

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.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Charleston, SC

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