($487+) Tampa, FL to Durham, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Durham, NC

Full-service movers for the 674-mile relocation from Tampa, Florida, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $1,316 and $7,520. 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 $306 - $2,040, 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 Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $3,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,922 - $5,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,663 - $7,520

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 Durham.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Durham, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Durham, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina Movers 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 Tampa, FL to Durham, NC

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $1,093 and $3,412. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tampa typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,412

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 Tampa, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $714, 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 $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tampa, FL, and Durham, NC, 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 Tampa to Durham?

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 Durham, NC

Plan on $528 - $1,404 for a rental moving truck on the 674-mile route from Tampa, Florida, to Durham, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $219 - $250
• Daily insurance: $31/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 Durham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $528 - $977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $575 - $1,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $697 - $1,404

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $219 - $250 for the 674-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $714.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 674-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $153 per night, adding $306 - $459 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $306.

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

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 Durham, NC

For larger DIY moves from Tampa, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Durham, North Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,100 and $2,063.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,694
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,100 - $2,063
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,501 - $2,895

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 $714.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $153 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 Durham?

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 Durham, NC

Day-to-day costs in Durham are close to what you're used to in Tampa: cost of living index of 99 versus 104, with average rent of $1,699/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 30/100 and 45.28/100 in Durham.