($866+) Austin, TX to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Myrtle Beach, SC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,312-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with prices running from $2,233 - $8,821. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $340 - $2,268 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Austin and Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,233 - $5,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,007 - $6,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,884 - $8,821

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 Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Myrtle Beach, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Myrtle Beach, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,369 and $4,583. 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 Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,583

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 $794, 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 $85 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $170 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, and Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

A rental truck for this 1,312-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, costs between $824 and $2,307. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $473 - $541
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $824 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $909 - $1,872
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,307

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $473 - $541 for the 1,312-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 $794.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,312-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $170 per night, adding $340 - $510 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $340.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Austin, Texas, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,397 and $2,703.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,934 - $3,591

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $794.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $85 and $170 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Myrtle Beach?

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. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking 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: Austin, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC

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