Best movers in Austin, Texas

If you're gearing up for a local move in Austin or heading across the country, ATX has plenty of moving companies to choose from. We sorted through nearly 20,000 reviews for dozens of companies in the Austin area, using a custom algorithm to rank them objectively. We further reduced the list using a set of 13 ranking criteria, like Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation and customer review scores, to find the six best movers Austin has to offer. We then spoke with every mover in our top six to get current information on hourly rates, travel fees, hourly minimums and everything else you need to make an informed decision.

Quick overview of Austin movers

The best moving company in Austin for YOU

Moving is never easy, no matter how much you prepare. Calling several companies to get quotes and researching their reputations takes a lot of work. Our list aims to do a lot of the work for you, but no one company will work for everyone.

Once you've narrowed down your list of movers to a handful you're interested in, it can be helpful to consider a few factors before making your decision. Though most of the movers on our list fall in a general range of prices, consider your budget and any additional fees in addition to each company's hourly rates. 

Availability is another important factor. The busiest times for moving companies are the summer, the beginning and end of each month, and weekends. If you can be flexible, it will be easier to secure your desired move date.

The best overall moving company in Austin is Heavenly Moving and Storage . It has more than 1,500 positive reviews across Google, Yelp, and Angi, with near-perfect scores on each. It has also been in business for nearly 20 years.

Einstein Moving Co. is our top alternative mover in Austin. It has near-perfect reviews but only operates within Texas.

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Best moving companies in Austin, Texas

Heavenly Moving and Storage is the best overall moving company in Austin

Heavenly Moving and Storage has nearly 20 years of experience after opening in the summer of 2005. The company racked up more than 1,500 reviews across Google, Yelp, and Angi, maintaining near-perfect scores. That helped it earn the top spot on this list, alongside reasonable rates and a huge catalog of available services.

Headquartered in Austin, Heavenly Moving and Storage has experience navigating the city and surrounding areas. It also offers long-distance moves across state lines, standalone packing, and labor-only services. The company can handle specialty items and requests like piano moves and car storage.

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Heavenly Moving and Storage's pricing is straightforward with no hidden fees. For a three-bedroom house move, the company quoted us an hourly rate of $225 per hour for three movers with a three-hour minimum. You'll pay at least $675 for a three-person team, though most house moves require more than three hours.

Services offered:

• Local and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Piano and safe moving

• Delivery

• Car and item storage

• Organizing services

In addition to the hourly rate, Heavenly Moving and Storage requires a $100 deposit to secure your move date. The deposit is refundable, but the company requires cancellation at least seven days in advance. That's longer than the notice period for most other companies. Finally, a standard trip fee of $99 covers gas and mileage. 

Included in the overall cost of your move with Heavenly Moving and Storage is a 26-foot truck, free TV moving boxes for TVs up to 72 inches, wrapping and unwrapping of your furniture, along with furniture assembly and disassembly. 

The estimate process with Heavenly Moving and Storage is simple. The company has an online tool for quick estimates in under five minutes with a few questions about your start and end addresses. Alternatively, you can call or text the company to get started.

In addition to moving services, Heavenly Moving and Storage operates climate-controlled storage units that are available in three sizes. They start at $100 per month for a 5 ft. x 10 ft. space, $200 per month for a 10 ft. x 10 ft. space, and $300 per month for a 10 ft. x 15 ft. space. All three require a three-month minimum commitment.

Heavenly Moving and Storage is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and no registered complaints. All of the company's employees undergo background checks. It has a 4.9-star rating on Google (1,297 reviews) and 4.5 stars on Yelp (268 reviews).

You can contact Heavenly Moving and Storage by calling 512-340-0551 or visiting its website to book your move. Heavenly Moving and Storage is located at 9311 N FM 620, Suite 300, Austin, Texas, 78726. It is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., every day of the week.

Customer testimonial

The crew showed up early and had great communication. Everyone knew how to work together to make it smooth. They were able to move things effortlessly and didn't waste any time. Both trucks were equipped with the tools needed to solve moving multiple framed pictures, awkward items quickly. They even had runners to put down on the floor to protect it. They were all great folks. When the move-in was done they helped get furniture well sorted and had a lot of conscientiousness about where things would go. I don't really want to move again but if I do I'd gladly do it all over again with this crew. - William D., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Einstein Moving Co. is the top alternative mover in Austin

Einstein Moving Co. earned a solid reputation during 12 years in business, backed by thousands of positive reviews on Google, Yelp, and Angi. The company started in 2012 after cofounders and childhood friends Paul Morin and Cameron Brown graduated from Texas A&M University with a goal of improving the moving industry. Today, the company covers four major cities in Texas and one in Florida.

Einstein sticks out from most other moving companies due to its online estimate tool. After answering a few questions about your move, the tool provides an overall cost and a transparent breakdown of all fees. You avoid hidden fees and get a clear hourly rate, information on the minimum job time, and if you'll need to pay travel fees.

In Austin, Einstein charges $90 per mover per hour, slightly higher than the $80 price they offer in some other Texas metros. For three movers, you'll pay $270 per hour, or $180 per hour for two movers on smaller jobs. The three-man rate is the highest among hourly-rate companies on this list.

Services offered

• Local and statewide moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Transparent pricing

• Storage unit moves

Einstein has a 2.5-hour minimum for every job, so you'll spend at least $675 for three movers, or $450 for two. Sizable home moves are guaranteed to take longer than the minimum, however, so that shouldn't be an issue. No deposit is required.

Once you go past the 2.5-hour minimum, Einstein charges in 15-minute increments. You don't have to pay travel fees if you're within a 10 to 15-mile radius of Einstein's office, but it will cost you if your move falls outside that range. There are two Einstein locations within Austin and one in Leander, Texas.

Einstein handles local, office, and apartment moves anywhere in the state. However, the company doesn't do interstate moves, so you'll want to look elsewhere if you're going across state lines. Additionally, you can hire Einstein for labor-only packing services or storage unit moves.

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Before your move, Einstein emails to introduce your moving team. The company also offers a discount if your team is late, which increases with the length of the delay. Every Einstein Moving Co. mover undergoes a background check and extensive training.

Einstein Moving Co. is not BBB-accredited but has an A+ rating with one registered complaint. It also has a 4.9-star rating on Google (1,294 reviews) and 4.8 stars on Yelp (649 reviews).

You can contact Einstein Moving Co. by calling 737-257-5456 or visiting its website to book your move. The company is located at 9200 Brown Lane, Suite A, Austin, Texas, 78754. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Customer testimonial

Had a smooth move thanks to Alex W and Dechaun G! They were punctual, organized, and worked diligently to complete the job in a timely manner. In fact, they shaved off time and it ended up being cheaper than the estimate, which was greatly appreciated. Thanks again! - Dylan C., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Mountain Movers is the best Austin mover with extra damage coverage

Starting in 2019, Mountain Movers is the brainchild of founder Jason Radomsky. Impressed with the southern hospitality he found in Austin, Radomsky moved to the area from the East Coast and started Mountain Movers to focus on returning that hospitality to the moving industry. While it's still a relatively young company, Mountain Movers says it focuses on retaining honest employees with positive attitudes.

Mountain Movers offers services in Austin and surrounding areas. The company does local and long-distance moves, commercial moves, and standalone packing. Mountain Movers will also move your piano.

Mountain Movers quoted us a price of $225 per hour for three movers with a two-hour minimum. That means you'll pay at least $500, but most moves take longer than that minimum. A $75 "destination fee" covers the cost of mileage and gas.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Piano moving

The company requires a non-refundable deposit of $50 per mover on your job. For our three-person job, that came out to $150.

The quote process with Mountain Movers is straightforward. The company answered our call promptly and we went through a short round of questions to clarify the moving details. Once the company had our information, the representative immediately sent an email estimate.

Mountain Movers has added damage insurance at no additional cost. By default, moving companies must cover damage or loss of items at $0.60 per pound, per item. Mountain Movers offers additional coverage of up to $1,000 per move to "repair, replace, or provide a cash settlement for any item damaged by our movers during the moving process."

Additionally, the company guarantees its team will be on time or it will discount your final price. Note that Mountain Movers charges a 3% processing fee for credit card payments. Pay with cash or Venmo to avoid this fee.

Mountain Movers is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and no registered complaints. All Mountain Movers staff members undergo background checks. It has a 4.9-star rating on Google (485 reviews) and 4.4 stars on Yelp (13 reviews).

You can contact Mountain Movers by calling 512-881-5932 or visiting its website to book your move. The company is located at 9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 150W, Austin, Texas, 78759. It is open 24 hours, every day.

Customer testimonial

Could not be happier with my move, these guys did such a great job. They took good care of my furniture and delicate items, moved the house quickly and efficiently. We were packed, moved, and unpacked in 6.5 hours! 10/10 would recommend - Andrew M., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Little Guys Movers is the best Austin moving company for senior moves

Little Guys Movers is headquartered in Denton, Texas, and with more than 30 years in business, it has plenty of experience operating in the state. Since its start in 1992, the company has expanded to locations in eight Texas metros and five additional states. It's a great choice for long-distance moves across Texas and to other southern states.

Little Guys Movers offers a range of services, including local and long-distance moves, and labor-only packing and loading services. You can hire Little Guys to move your piano, help move stuff around your house, or dispose of junk.

Little Guys is the only company on this list that gave us a flat-rate estimate. For our typical three-bedroom home move, the company quoted us a price of $1,547 if paid by card. You can get a 3% discount by paying in cash, which brings the estimate down to $1,502.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Flat-rate pricing

• Senior moving

• Labor-only services

• Storage

• Moving supplies

• Junk removal

When you contact Little Guys Movers for an estimate, they ask for an inventory of the items you plan to move, including all furniture and the number of boxes. Little Guys promises your final price won't change from the estimate unless your inventory or requested services are altered, and no deposit is needed to lock in your moving date.

The price includes the cost of the crew and truck, furniture disassembly and reassembly, moving equipment, and padding and wrapping materials. Little Guys offers the option to donate non-perishable food items to a local food pantry, a nice touch. Your moving crew boxes up any food you wish to donate and delivers it to the pantry.

Little Guys also offers a specialized senior moving service for people downsizing or relocating to a senior living facility. The company has experience handling these moves and can handle all packing, unpacking, and arranging of furniture. It will also help with transferring belongings to storage as needed.

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Little Guys Movers is not BBB-accredited but has an A+ rating with no registered complaints. All Little Guys Movers employees undergo background checks. It has a 4.9-star rating on Google (275 reviews) and 4.5 stars on Yelp (32 reviews).

You can contact Little Guys Movers by calling 512-337-4159 or visiting its website to book your move. The company's Austin office is located at 109 Denson Dr. D, Austin, Texas, 78752. It is open from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

Customer testimonial

These guys were amazing! From the quote process to every time I spoke on the phone with any of them. The nicest guys showed up to move my stuff and they were ready to work! No standing around staring at the truck on my dime. No damage to my stuff. They were quick and didn't dally around like most movers I've ever used. Moved my stuff up flights of stairs in 100+ degrees with a smile on their faces. Seriously, they were simply perfect and they made a very stressful day for me go so much better. I can't be more thankful and wish I could give 100 stars! Thanks guys! - Donna H., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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Muscle Man Moving is the best moving company in Austin for specialty items

Headquartered between Austin and San Antonio in Kyle, Texas, Muscle Man Moving has been in business for 22 years. Starting in 2002, the company earned a strong reputation by handling moves all around Texas and racking up hundreds of highly rated reviews across Google and Yelp. It offers transparent pricing, boldly advertising its hourly rates for local moves and starting rates for common long-distance services.

Muscle Man Moving offers a comprehensive suite of services, including local and long-distance moves, standalone packing services, and storage. One of its strengths is specialty item moves, with experience handling more than just pianos. The company also knows how to take on aquariums, art and sculptures, hot tubs, and antiques.

For our quote, Muscle Man Moving estimated we would need three movers at $250 per hour. A two-hour minimum exits for each job, so you'll pay at least $500 at the three-person rate. After the initial minimum commitment, Muscle Man charges in 15-minute increments.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moving

• Packing and unpacking

• Storage

• Piano, art, and antique moving

• Transparent pricing

In addition to the hourly rate, Muscle Man Moving adds a local trip charge of $100 to cover mileage and materials. A $100 deposit is charged for each job, which locks in your moving date, and it's refundable if you cancel at least 48 hours in advance.

While Muscle Man isn't licensed for interstate moves, it offers up-front starting rates for some common destinations within Texas. Austin moves to Dallas start at $1,150, while trips to San Antonio and Houston start at $700 and $950, respectively.

The company partners with Austin's Stacks Moving & Storage to supply portable storage containers. You can rent 16-foot or 20-foot containers for $200 per month or $225 per month, respectively. You can load the container at your home and store it for as long as you need at a secure location.

Muscle Man Moving is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and three registered complaints in the last three years. All employees undergo background checks. It has a 4.9-star rating on Google (713 reviews) and 4.6 stars on Yelp (201 reviews).

You can contact Muscle Man Moving by calling 512-298-5311 or visiting its website to book your move. The company is located at 3921 Dacy Ln., Kyle, Texas, 78640. It is open 24 hours, every day of the week.

Customer testimonial

This was the best price I was quoted and the final amount came within the estimate. I was very happy with the staff I talked to on the phone before the move, as they went out of their way to accommodate my schedule changing. On move day, my actual movers were very pleasant, hard-working and efficient. I would use the company again. - Fiona F., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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BLVD Moving is the best national moving company

At Yahoo Local, our goal is to give people the resources they need to make clear, confident choices. While our coverage usually focuses on local businesses, there are times when choosing a national mover may make more sense. If you're considering both options, check out our guide comparing national and local moving companies . For those leaning toward a nationwide provider, our top pick is BLVD Moving .

BLVD Moving is led by a team with years of expertise in the moving field. The company currently operates only four offices in California, yet it offers both local and long-distance relocation services across the country. As an independent business, BLVD manages its own crews and trucks but specifies in its terms and conditions that subcontractors or agents may sometimes be assigned. This is a common practice across the industry to handle high demand, though it's important to be aware of.

We requested a quote from BLVD Moving for a 500-mile relocation involving approximately 1,340 cubic feet of belongings — about the same amount as a three-bedroom home without large appliances. The price quoted was around $6,700, which is consistent with other interstate movers. Payment terms include a 33% deposit at the time of booking, half of the balance due upon pickup, and the remainder paid at delivery.

Services offered

• Local and long-distance moves

• Residential, commercial, and office relocations

• Professional packing

• Short- and long-term storage

• Financing options for eligible customers

For cancellations, BLVD Moving refunds the deposit if the request is made at least two full business days prior to the scheduled pickup. Delivery windows range from two to 21 business days, depending on the distance of the move. This period begins from the preferred delivery date you choose, which means shipments can sometimes take a little more than a month.

The company recommends scheduling your move at least one month in advance, and earlier during high-demand seasons like summer or at the beginning and end of each month. (See our guide to the best and worst times to move for more insight.) The quoting process is simple, offering options for a virtual walkthrough or completing an online inventory form for faster results. BLVD also provides financing to qualified customers, with rates starting as low as 0%.

BLVD Moving is accredited by the BBB with a B+ rating and 90 complaints on record. While that figure might seem high, it is typical among nationwide movers. The company holds a 4.3-star average rating on Google (from 1,247 reviews) and 2.3 stars on Yelp (373 reviews).

The BLVD Moving headquarters is located at 21622 Plummer St., Chatsworth, Calif., 91311. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, seven days a week. You can reach the company at 844-274-0500 or visit its website to request a quote. 

Customer testimonial

I had an amazing experience with this moving team! Kevin and Edwin were amazing! They were on time, super friendly, and incredibly professional. They wrapped all of my furniture and took such great care with everything, which gave me total peace of mind. The whole process was smooth and stress-free thanks to how efficient and positive they were. I'd absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for movers who go above and beyond! - Camille B., Google reviews (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

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• 37 total movers evaluated

• 18,878 customer reviews and ratings from five sources

• 13 ranking criteria incorporated

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Austin moving FAQs

What info should you have when requesting an estimate?

As you call movers for ballpark estimates, it helps to have certain information on hand to help the process go smoothly. Always have the addresses and ZIP codes for both ends of your move handy. This helps the company determine any travel fees it may charge.

The basic facts of your home size are helpful as well. Prepare to provide the number of bedrooms and square footage for your starting location. These details allow the company to estimate the size of the truck they'll need, the number of movers required, and how long your move will take.

Also, have a list of any large furniture items you plan to move. Some companies will ask for this inventory to give you a more accurate estimate. Special items like pool tables, antiques, and gun safes are important to note because they may require an extra charge.

What should you know about packing and storage in Austin?

The most important part of packing is protecting your belongings from heat and humidity. Keep your boxes in a cool, dry place during your move, and go with climate-controlled storage where possible to prevent mold or heat damage.

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What's different about condo and apartment moving in Austin?

If part of your move takes place in an apartment or condo building, you might need to reserve an elevator for the day and time of your move. Ask your building manager about this ahead of your moving day. Coordinate your reservation times with your moving company to avoid hassles.

Do you need moving permits or licenses to move in Austin?

No, you don't need a special license to move to or from Austin. However, your moving company must be licensed to operate through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

If you need to use a city parking space for an extended period of time, take note of parking meter costs. You can find information on public parking at the City of Austin website . Check out our guide on Texas moving licensing and regulations for more.

How much should you tip movers in Austin?

Tipping isn't a requirement for moving companies, but it's a nice gesture if your movers go the extra mile. It's typically recommended to tip between 10% and 20% of the total moving cost. Some companies may allow you to add this to the final bill, but you can choose to split your tip between each person in your moving team individually if you prefer. Check out our guide to tipping movers for more.

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