Soda City Movers alone has logged 1,861 Google reviews, and the movers in Columbia on this page hold 4,699 between them, almost all of it at 4.9 stars. At that level the stars stop separating anyone, so the real differences are in the details: crews that call ahead, a posted hourly rate at one company, storage or junk removal on the side at others.
Short answer: Soda City Movers leads with 4.9 stars across 1,861 Google reviews, followed by College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Columbia (4.9, 901) and Two Men and a Truck Moving and Storage (4.6, 1,079). For a price anchor, Gamecock Moving's website posts $150 per hour for two movers and a 26-foot truck, with a two-hour minimum.
What the scorecards measure
Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the mover, compared with other Columbia movers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of customers counts for more than a 4.9 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What do movers charge in Columbia? (2026)
Moving prices depend on crew size, the truck, the distance, stairs and any bulky items. Only one company here publishes its rates: the figures below come from Gamecock Moving’s own website. For a sense of real totals, one Gamecock reviewer says a two-location move into a new house cost $2,300, where they had expected at least $5,000. Ask every mover for a written estimate.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Two movers and a 26-foot truck (hourly) | $150 per hour |
| Add an extra mover | $30 per hour |
| Add an extra truck | $50 per hour |
| Travel fee | $2.50 per mile |
| Oversized item fee | $200 |
| Upright piano or gun safe (up to 500 lbs), added per item | $200 |
Rates taken from Gamecock Moving’s website in October 2026, which also lists a two-hour minimum on all jobs. They are one company’s published prices, not a citywide average, and the other movers on this page did not publish rates we could cite. Confirm current pricing directly.
Movers across the Columbia area
The movers here work in Columbia and nearby communities, with Gamecock Moving naming Blythewood, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington and West Columbia, and Soda City Movers customers mentioning Elgin. Searching for movers near me? Each listing shows a phone number so you can ask about availability and your address.
Questions to ask before booking movers
- Is the quote flat-rate or hourly, and is there a minimum number of hours?
- Are travel fees, stair fees or oversized-item fees added on top?
- What insurance or valuation coverage do you carry on my belongings?
- Will the crew call ahead, and what arrival window should I expect?
- Can you handle pianos, safes or other heavy items I need moved?
Frequently asked questions
How much do movers cost in Columbia?
Gamecock Moving’s website posts $150 per hour for two movers and a 26-foot truck, plus a $2.50 per mile travel fee and a two-hour minimum. Other movers here did not publish rates, so request a written estimate from each.
Which Columbia movers can also handle junk removal or storage?
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Columbia lists junk removal and donation pickup on its website, and Google lists Two Men and a Truck Moving and Storage as a moving and storage service. Confirm availability and pricing for your job when you call.
Our pick and one tip
Soda City Movers is the safe default on proven volume, and College Hunks is the better fit when a move comes with a cleanout. Whoever you book, get the price, minimum hours and fees in writing first.
