($430+) St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 505-mile relocation from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,111 and $6,994. 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 $280 - $1,868, 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 St. Petersburg typically charge a base rate around $318 plus $185 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from St. Petersburg to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,111 - $3,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,892 - $4,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,511 - $6,994

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 St. Petersburg to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL

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

What are the best full-service movers from St. Petersburg to Montgomery?

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,043 and $3,035. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in St. Petersburg costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Petersburg to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,043 - $1,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,248 - $2,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,035

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both St. Petersburg, FL and Montgomery, AL. 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 $654 in St. Petersburg, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $140 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 St. Petersburg to Montgomery?

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 St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL

Plan on $425 - $1,116 for a rental moving truck on the 505-mile route from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $150 - $172
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Petersburg daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Petersburg to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $425 - $805
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $926
• 4+ bedrooms: $559 - $1,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in St. Petersburg, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $654.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $150 - $172 for the 505-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 $56 and $304, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night for hotel stops on the 505-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $280 - $420.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Petersburg to Montgomery?

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 St. Petersburg, FL to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama. 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 $841 and $2,046.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from St. Petersburg to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,069 - $2,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,329 - $2,580

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Petersburg, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $654.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $140 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 St. Petersburg to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: St. Petersburg, FL vs Montgomery, AL

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