($691+) Tampa, FL to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Akron, OH

Full-service movers for the 1,056-mile relocation from Tampa, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,862 and $7,554. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $284 - $1,896, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Tampa typically charge a base rate around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tampa to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,862 - $4,680
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,444 - $5,774
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,926 - $7,554

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Tampa to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Akron, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Akron?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,292 and $4,329. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tampa typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,329

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $142 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Akron, OH, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $664 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Akron?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Tampa, FL to Akron, OH

Truck rentals from Tampa, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, range from $734 - $1,919 for the 1,056-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $319 - $364
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $734 - $1,298
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $785 - $1,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,016 - $1,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $142 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $308 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $319 - $364 in fuel for the 1,056-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $664 in Tampa, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Akron?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Tampa, FL to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tampa, Florida, to Akron, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $853 and $2,679.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tampa to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,228

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $71 - $142 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $664.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Akron, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Akron, side by side with Tampa on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.