($748+) New York City, NY to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,078-mile relocation from NYC, New York, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $2,024 and $7,400. 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 $437 - $2,912, 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 NYC typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,024 - $4,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $5,634
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,898 - $7,400

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 NYC to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from NYC to Orlando, FL

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, 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 NYC to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,266 and $4,165. 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 NYC costs roughly $190/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,630 - $3,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,158 - $4,165

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 NYC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,019, 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 $109 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $218 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both NYC, and Orlando, FL, 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 NYC to Orlando?

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 NYC to Orlando, FL

Truck rentals from NYC, New York, to Orlando, Florida, range from $696 - $2,116 for the 1,078-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $499 - $571
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $696 - $1,350
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $2,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $109 and $510.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $218.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $499 and $571 for the 1,078-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $1,019 for 2 movers in NYC, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to Orlando?

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 NYC to Orlando, FL

For larger DIY moves from NYC, New York, 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 Orlando, Florida.

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 $1,330 and $2,681.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $2,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,681
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,264

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 NYC, New York, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,019.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $109 and $218 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to Orlando?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: NYC vs Orlando, FL

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