($512+) Tampa, FL to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Knoxville, TN

For the 668-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $1,330 and $7,447. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $298 - $1,984 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tampa generally start around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $3,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,922 - $5,352
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,663 - $7,447

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 Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,083 and $3,274. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Knoxville. If you go over that window, storage in Tampa adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $1,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,738
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,274

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tampa, FL and Knoxville, TN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $694 in Tampa, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $74 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $149 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Knoxville?

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 Knoxville, TN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 668 miles from Tampa, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, running $492 - $1,321. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $492 - $910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $531 - $1,126
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,321

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $694.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $211 - $241 for the 668-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $322, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $149 per night for hotel stops on the 668-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $298 - $446.

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

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 Knoxville, TN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tampa, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee. 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 $893 and $2,063.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $993 - $1,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,111 - $2,063
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,757

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tampa, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $694.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $149 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Knoxville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Knoxville, TN

Day-to-day costs in Knoxville are close to what you're used to in Tampa: cost of living index of 92 versus 104, with average rent of $1,795/mo compared to $1,930/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 51/100 and 53.85/100 in Tampa versus 31/100 and 57.46/100 in Knoxville.