($588+) Tampa, FL to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Richmond, VA

For the 794-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Richmond, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $1,625 and $7,533. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $301 - $2,008 (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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,625 - $4,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,198 - $5,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,542 - $7,533

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,084 and $3,682. 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,084 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $2,852
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tampa, FL and Richmond, VA. 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 $703 in Tampa, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $151 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 794 miles from Tampa, Florida, to Richmond, Virginia, running $565 - $1,517. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $604 - $1,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $819 - $1,517

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $151 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 $65 and $326 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $254 - $290 in fuel for the 794-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $703 in Tampa, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Richmond, VA

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 Richmond, Virginia.

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 $1,115 and $2,327.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $1,741
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,115 - $2,327
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,587 - $2,798

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 $703.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 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 Richmond?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Richmond, VA

Day-to-day costs in Richmond are close to what you're used to in Tampa: cost of living index of 95 versus 104, with average rent of $1,595/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 51/100 and 51.55/100 in Richmond.