15.10.2026
If you are searching for how much movers cost in Austin or San Antonio, you are usually looking for a straight answer. The honest one is that it depends on your home, not a posted rate card. What changes the quote is how much you are moving, how long the job takes, how hard it is to get in and out of both homes, and whether you want packing help.
Elite Star Movers is a family owned and operated moving company based in Buda, TX. We serve Austin, Buda, Kyle, San Marcos, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Dripping Springs, and Wimberley. Hector Jr leads our crews. Below is what we look at when we build a quote. We do not publish sample prices or average numbers, because they would not match your home.
What changes a local quote
How much you are moving
A studio with a bed, a sofa, and a few boxes is not the same day as a four-bedroom home with a garage gym and a patio set. The more pieces and boxes, the more trips between the door and the load, and the longer the work takes. Sorting before you request a quote is the simplest way to keep the job smaller: donate or leave behind what you do not want to move.
Crew size
More movers can finish faster on a large home. On a small apartment, a smaller crew is often the better fit. We match crew size to the inventory and the access at both places.
Stairs, elevators, and walking distance
Third-floor walk-ups in South Austin, long hallway walks in downtown San Antonio high-rises, and gated communities with tight parking all add time. Elevator reservations and certificates of insurance for apartment buildings can also shape the day. Tell us about stairs, elevator rules, and how far we can park from the door.
Packing
You can pack everything yourself, have us pack only the kitchen and fragile items, or have the whole home packed. Packing adds labor and materials. Our packing services cover as much or as little as you need.
Travel time
Travel time is listed separately on your quote, so you can see it clearly. I-35 corridor moves between Austin and San Antonio, or jobs out toward Dripping Springs and Wimberley, need that clarity up front. See local moving for how a local day runs.
A written quote, not a guess
Every move we take on starts with a pre-move survey. We go over what is moving, the stairs, elevators, and parking at both homes, and any special items such as a piano. For local homes we can do it in person or by video call. The survey is what lets your quote reflect your actual home.
Imagine two homes with the same furniture list. One is a two-bedroom apartment in Kyle with an elevator reserved and a short carry, and the customer packs everything except the kitchen. The other is a second-floor walk-up with a long carry and a crew that packs the whole home. The second job takes longer even though the furniture list looks identical. That is the detail we want on your quote request.
Your written quote spells out what is included for your move. We Can Handle It. Serving People & Protecting Furniture, Peace by Piece.
How to compare quotes fairly
- Make one inventory and send the same list to every company you are comparing.
- Include stairs, elevators, parking distance, and HOA or building rules.
- Say whether you want full packing, partial packing, or loading and unloading only.
- Ask what is included: pads, wrap, disassembly and reassembly, and a final walk-through.
For a move to another Texas city, the same questions apply, plus distance and the access at the far end. See long distance moving and request a free quote.
Get a Free Quote
Request a free quote online or call (512) 358-7827 (main) or toll-free (855) 358-7827. You can also email [email protected]. Tell us where you are starting, where you are going, and what is coming with you. Our team returns quote calls.
We Can Handle It. Serving People & Protecting Furniture, Peace by Piece.