($862+) Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA

Full-service movers for the 1,339-mile relocation from Orlando, Florida, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $2,076 and $8,430. 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 $295 - $1,968, 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 Orlando typically charge a base rate around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Orlando to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,076 - $4,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,492 - $6,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,629 - $8,430

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 Orlando to Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Des Moines?

Movers licensed to operate in Iowa are typically members of the Iowa Motor Truck Association, 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 Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,297 and $4,959. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Orlando runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,297 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,343 - $4,959

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Orlando, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $689, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $148 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Orlando, FL, and Des Moines, IA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to Des Moines?

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 Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,339-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $906 and $2,320, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $419 - $479
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Orlando to Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $906 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $951 - $1,921
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,320

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $689.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $419 - $479 for the 1,339-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 $59 and $320, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night for hotel stops on the 1,339-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $443.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Des Moines?

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 Orlando, FL to Des Moines, IA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, to Des Moines, Iowa. 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 $886 and $2,928.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Orlando to Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,741

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Orlando, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $689.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $148 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 Orlando to Des Moines?

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. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. 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: Orlando, FL vs Des Moines, IA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Des Moines, side by side with Orlando 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.