($1,008+) Orlando, FL to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to St. Paul, MN

For the 1,560-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,048 and $8,640. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $313 - $2,088 (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 St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,048 - $4,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,695 - $5,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,107 - $8,640

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 St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to St. Paul?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services 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 Orlando, FL to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,424 and $4,891. 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 Orlando typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,424 - $2,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,529 - $4,891

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $157 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in St. Paul, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $731 in Orlando, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, MN

Truck rentals from Orlando, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota, range from $1,027 - $2,785 for the 1,560-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $518 - $592
• Daily insurance: $31/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 St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $1,972
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,101 - $2,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,785

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 $731.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $518 - $592 for the 1,560-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 $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 per night for hotel stops on the 1,560-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $470.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to St. Paul?

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 St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, to St. Paul, Minnesota. 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 $940 and $2,958.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,486 - $2,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,148 - $3,913

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Orlando, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $731.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $157 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 Orlando to St. Paul?

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. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. 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: Orlando, FL vs St. Paul, MN

Good news for your budget: St. Paul isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Orlando. Cost of living index runs 102 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 41/100 and 50.43/100 here versus 60/100 and 49.14/100 there.