($755+) Irving, TX to Charleston, SC Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Irving, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $2,205 and $8,729. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,090-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $314 - $2,096, 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 Irving and Charleston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Irving tend to start around $181 plus $92/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 Irving to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,205 - $5,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,598 - $8,729

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 Irving to Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving 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 Irving to Charleston?

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South 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 Irving, TX to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,228 and $4,122. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Irving typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Irving to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,582 - $3,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,136 - $4,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $734 in Irving, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Charleston, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Irving 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 Irving, TX to Charleston, SC

Plan on $711 - $2,035 for a rental moving truck on the 1,090-mile route from Irving, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $363 - $415
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Irving to Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $711 - $1,462
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $824 - $1,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $984 - $2,035

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $157 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 $68 and $341 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $363 - $415 in fuel for the 1,090-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $734 in Irving, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving 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 Irving, TX to Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irving, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, 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 $1,278 and $2,603.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,603
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,778 - $3,468

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 $79 - $157 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 Irving, Texas, typically costs $734.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Charleston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Irving, TX vs Charleston, SC

Irving and Charleston land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 100 in Irving and 112 in Charleston, and rent tracks closely too ($1,606/mo vs. $2,500/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (45 vs 40) and safety scores (68.36 vs 55.03) come out about the same too.