Hire Movers in San Antonio, TX
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With HireAHelper, you can read reviews, compare movers, and research moving costs in San Antonio—all in one place. When you hire moving labor through us, we act as your advocate, stepping in if something goes wrong. If your mover cancels, we help you rebook fast. No extra legwork needed.
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How Booking With HireAHelper Works
Give us the key details about your upcoming move—like your move date, home size, and any stairs or heavy items that might require extra help.
We instantly match you with the best-value moving companies near you, using proprietary data from over 850,000 HireAHelper moves.
Review your moving quote and hire your movers in just a few clicks. And if you need help, you can call or chat with us 7 days a week—before, during, or after your move.
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Compare the Top 15 San Antonio, TX Movers
For over 18 years, HireAHelper has partnered with top-rated moving companies to help over 1 million people complete successful moves. With real customer reviews, free estimates, upfront pricing, and no hidden fees, you always know what to expect before you book.
$80/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minRoblas Services LLC
San Antonio, TX
2,992 moves with HireAHelper
$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minJustin Time Moving Company LLC
San Antonio, TX
2,369 moves with HireAHelper
$80/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMove Pros LLC
San Antonio, TX
4,829 moves with HireAHelper
$99/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMove With Us
San Antonio, TX
234 moves with HireAHelper
$129/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minLucky Mule Moving & Storage
Helotes, TX
111 moves with HireAHelper
$100/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minHome services LC
San Antonio, TX
57 moves with HireAHelper
$95/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minMoving Forward
San Antonio, TX
27 moves with HireAHelper
$85/hr
After 2 movers 2 hr minEli's Elite Moving Service
New Braunfels, TX
60 moves with HireAHelper
The Cost of Moving in San Antonio, TX
In San Antonio labor-only moving help typically costs between $306.42 and $637.60.
If you’re tackling a smaller job, like unloading a PODS-style container, moving into a storage unit, or just need help with the heavy lifting, you can hire hourly moving labor for around $68.91 an hour.
HireAHelper’s Best Price Guarantee Find a lower price for the same move? We’ll match it. You can book with the confidence that you are getting the best value for your move. |
The Cost of Labor-Only vs. Local-Full Service
Even after factoring in the cost of a rental truck, gas, and supplies, labor-only moving usually costs less than half of what you’d pay for local full-service. Full-service is definitely more convenient—but that convenience comes at a price. For more on the difference between labor-only and local full-service moves, read below.
| Labor-Only | Local-Full Service | |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $426.62 | $1,095.00 |
| Texas | $426.62 | $1,095.00 |
| The United States | $451.87 | $1,167.76 |
Labor-Only Moving Costs by Move Size
As mentioned above, it costs $426.62 on average to hire moving helpers (labor-only) in San Antonio, TX, with an average hourly rate of $68.91. Your final price will depend on how long your move takes.
To get a better sense of what your move might cost, you can see the average cost for different-sized moves in the table below. Learn more about HireAHelper's methodology for calculating average costs based on proprietary data from over 1 million moves.
| Home Size | Average Cost | Average # of Movers | Average # of Hours |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment | $306.42 | 2 movers | 2 hours |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $352.71 | 2 movers | 2.2 hours |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment | $411.63 | 2 movers | 2.5 hours |
| 2 Bedroom House | $386.25 | 2 movers | 2.5 hours |
| 3 Bedroom House | $449.66 | 3 movers | 2.6 hours |
| 4 Bedroom House | $539.46 | 3 movers | 3 hours |
| 5 Bedroom House | $637.60 | 4 movers | 3.8 hours |
What Is Labor-Only?
When most people think of a moving company, they picture a full-service crew that loads, drives, and unloads everything. For in-town moves, this is known as local full-service.
Labor-only moving works differently. You handle the transportation (like a rental truck or PODS container) and we connect you with professional moving contractors to help load or unload your furniture and boxes.
While labor-only requires a bit more work on your end to coordinate all the details, it’s considerably more affordable.
| Full-Service Moving | Labor-Only Moving | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $$$ | $ |
| Moving Truck | Included | You Provide |
| Loading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unloading Help | ✅ | ✅ |
| Packing | Add-on | Add-on |
3,530 San Antonio Mover Reviews
On average, movers on HireAHelper earn 4.8 stars out of 5.0 after 319,955 verified customer reviews
Move Pros is so easy to work with, I needed some flexibility on timing and they happily accommodated us. All of their team members are so friendly and helpful. They definitely made our moving day so much easier and efficient. I would highly recommend them to everyone.
They did a great job just unloading my 16ft pod, but I didn’t need as many of their unloaders and more hours as I thought I did. I had 4 guys and 4 hours they did it in 45mins. Save yourself some money and do the minimum of two hours and two people. You don’t get any of your money back if they do it in less time. Food for thought.
They were on time, professional, respectful of an older woman. Worked hard to complete the job. Yes, I would use them again. e-mailed & called to make sure I could depend on them to come when they were supposed to. Good to know there is people in this area to do small jobs. Thank you Marsha Nielsen
The 2 gentleman were absolutely excellent! They took care of my fragile packages better than I would have. They worked quickly and loaded more into the moving truck than I'd anticipated! Would definitely hire again.
Excellent work! As an example, they did more in the short time they were here than how much we did in the last 2 days, easy! I hope they get a raise, and they have way better clients than even we were c:
Luis and the other gentleman were great, they managed to fit so much in the truck I rented that was definitely too small for the job. They did a great job working around that. They arrived early which was great and worked efficiently and safely.
I recommend them, excellent communication, on time, respectful and well-done job. The only thing to be aware to avoid surprises is that they do not assemble, other than that everything was excellent.
Justin the business owner reached out to me personally to solve the issues I was having. Thank you. He seems like an honest guy who cares about the customer service aspect of this business.
Were they on time? YES Were they prepared for the job? YES Did they work hard? YES Were they respectful of your property and goods? YES Would you use them again? YES
Milton and Andres were rockstars! They fixed the previous poor packing (not y’all) and worked hard the whole time. These guys don’t slack at all. HIGHLY recommend.
Rick and his son were fast and efficient. Finished loading from 2 different locations in under 4 hours. That’s why they call them the Mover’s Pros. Definitely recommend them if you need help packing a truck.
Timing was a little later than expected but this may not have been any responsibility of the young men who arrived to move. These two young men were hard working, took fewer breaks than I would have been happy with (it was hot!) they were friendly and we enjoyed some conversation with them as they worked. I would be happy to know either or both of them were coming to my home anytime.
HireAHelper's Moving Guide for San Antonio
Why Book Your San Antonio Move with HireAHelper?
Frequently Asked Moving Questions in San Antonio
You've got moving questions, we’ve got answers. Learn what to expect when moving in San Antonio.
The short answer is that booking with HireAHelper saves you hours of work, helps you get the best price and value, and protects you and your belongings. Here are some of the key ways HireAHelper makes booking movers better:
- Vetted Movers You Can Trust: Every mover on our platform is vetted, background-checked, and held to our high standards. And if anything goes wrong, we act as your advocate to find a resolution with your mover. If we can’t find a resolution, our $1,000 Service Guarantee will cover you and your items.
- Book in Minutes, Not Hours: Contacting multiple local movers, comparing quotes, determining their availability, and researching their reputation can take hours of work. On the other hand, HireAHelper lets you easily compare the reputation of movers, instantly determine availability, see transparent pricing for each, and book online in just a few clicks—even same-day in many areas.
- Dedicated Customer Support: Last minute questions are normal, and our experienced and friendly team is here 7 days a week to help with anything before, during, or after your move.
- Smart, Affordable Protection Options: HireAHelper offers an easy and affordable way to protect your items during a labor-only move. Our optional SmartProtection covers up to $10,000 worth of belongings, and the lowest tier ($2,500) is only $19.
- Best Price Guarantee: All these benefits must come at a higher price, right? Wrong. HireAHelper’s platform lets you compare rates for different movers, so you can be sure you’re getting a good deal. Found a better price for the same service? We’ll match it. That means you don’t pay extra to use HireAHelper—in fact, you may save money.
All San Antonio movers listed on HireAHelper are required to provide standard repair coverage, which reimburses $0.60 per pound for damaged items. Some states may have different rules, and full-value protection is only required by the federal government for moves that cross state lines.
One of the advantages of booking with HireAHelper is that every move includes our $1,000 Service Guarantee. Plus, you can upgrade your protection by adding SmartProtection™—an optional coverage for labor-only moves that offers up to $10,000 in damage coverage, with multiple tiers to choose from.
Yes, professional movers will typically disassemble and reassemble furniture as part of the moving process. However, there are certain items that movers may not be able to disassemble. Learn more about how furniture disassembly and reassembly works when you hire movers.
One set of stairs is always included in your mover’s rate when you book through HireAHelper, but additional sets of stairs may cost more. The best way to get an accurate estimate is to get a quote and indicate the number of sets of stairs that you have—make sure to include stairs leading to a basement if you will have any items that need to be moved into or out of it. Read more about when movers charge extra for stairs.
You should start packing at least three to four weeks before your move, but the sooner the better. If you need to downsize or organize, we recommend starting that process 6-8 weeks before your move when at all possible.
Need to move in a hurry or don’t have time to pack? HireAHelper makes it easy to add professional packing as an add-on to your move. When available, you can get packing help for just several rooms or your whole home.
For helpful tips, step-by-step guides, and checklists, go to our packing hub.
Resources for Your Move
Whether you are just starting to plan for your move, or you are dreaming about packing boxes in your sleep, we are here to help. We have loads of advice from professional movers to make your move as smooth as possible.
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