San Antonio is arguably one of the most livable and unique cities in the United States. So if you’re already planning on moving there, then you’re in the right track. With about one million in population, many people find this city very attractive. Its size may be that of a major metropolis, but San Antonio has the ambience of quaint little town.

Moving to this city is like getting major tourist attractions right in your backyard. Ranked as the 7 th most visited city in the country, San Antonio is home to the Alamo, the HemisFair Park with its 750-feet Tower of Americas and the Institute of Texan Cultures, among others. Every August, you won’t have to travel far to experience the Folklife Festival, an event sponsored by the Institute.

However, moving there is not a fast process, no matter how bad you want it to be. First, you have to consider the act of moving itself. Do you need to hire a San Antonio mover or just pay for a moving truck and lug down everything to San Antonio yourself?

Below is a list of comparison for both options:

Hiring a Moving Company

• Paying for the services of a moving company is a hassle-free option for you, since they take care of the loading, transporting and unloading all your stuff.
• You avoid the inconvenience of searching for specialists to disconnect your gas lines or disassemble huge furniture such as your baby grand piano or your pool table.
• Moving quotes can be pretty high considering that hidden charges are likely being billed to you. These charges can be for extra labor compensation, multiple uses of moving trucks if your neighborhood cannot accommodate the giant one and other charges that may apply. So be sure to ask your moving company’s sales rep about this.
• If your moving company pays movers by the hour, they may tend to work slower that you’d like them to.
• If your moving company pays movers by the job, then they may be too fast for comfort, resulting in damages to your furniture, appliances or precious china.

Moving on Your Own

• Since all you’re doing is hiring a moving van and lug your belongings yourself, you tend to take better care of your possessions.
• It can be stressful and physically exhausting to face all the labor involved.
• You may need to take time off work which could mean a loss of income. Usually, renting a moving truck, moving furnishings then driving down to San Antonio and unloading and unpacking your stuff again requires more than a full day’s work.
• You have to make sure that you are insured. If you get involved in an accident while driving the moving truck, insurance from the rental company would be very convenient. In most cases, your auto insurance policy does not include the coverage for commercial vehicles. Talk to your insurance provider about this.
• You have to make sure that you have an insurance rider. Consult with your insurance provider about this. Your homeowner’s insurance policy may not cover property that gets damaged while you’re moving.

Whatever option you take, it pays to know what you’re doing. So if you’re not comfortable or you don’t trust your capabilities when it comes to moving by yourself, research on some well established moving companies and choose from there.