($824+) Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX

For the 1,309-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,950 and $8,193. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $282 - $1,880 (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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,950 - $4,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,627 - $5,850
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,531 - $8,193

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,342 and $4,443. 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 Orlando costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,443

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $141 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McAllen, TX, 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 $658 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 McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,309 miles from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, running $866 - $2,330. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $392 - $447
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $866 - $1,671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $936 - $1,988
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,178 - $2,330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $141 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 $61 and $306 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $392 - $447 in fuel for the 1,309-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $658 in Orlando, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 McAllen, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas. 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 $846 and $2,844.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,816

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 $658.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $141 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 McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

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