($749+) Orlando, FL to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Ann Arbor, MI

For the 1,150-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, full-service movers cost between $2,059 and $7,454. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $318 - $2,120 (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 Orlando generally start around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,059 - $4,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,503 - $6,073
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,049 - $7,454

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Ann Arbor, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Ann Arbor, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Ann Arbor?

All three below meet the standards set by the Michigan Movers Association, the group most Michigan movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,287 and $4,436. 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 Ann Arbor. If you go over that window, storage in Orlando adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Ann Arbor:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,287 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,243 - $4,436

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 $742, 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 $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $159 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Orlando, FL, and Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

A rental truck for this 1,150-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, costs between $779 and $2,150. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $388 - $443
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $779 - $1,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $818 - $1,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,150

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 $742.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $388 - $443 for the 1,150-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 $64 and $345, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night for hotel stops on the 1,150-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $318 - $477.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Orlando, Florida, to Ann Arbor, Michigan. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,379 and $2,658.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,584

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $742.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $159 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Ann Arbor?

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. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. 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: Orlando, FL vs Ann Arbor, MI

Day-to-day costs in Ann Arbor are close to what you're used to in Orlando: cost of living index of 106 versus 106, with average rent of $2,260/mo compared to $1,943/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 41/100 and 50.43/100 in Orlando versus 52/100 and 79.18/100 in Ann Arbor.