($641+) Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL

Full-service movers for the 967-mile relocation from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,932 and $7,899. 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 $330 - $2,200, 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 Chesapeake typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,932 - $4,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,416 - $6,013
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,158 - $7,899

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 Chesapeake to Hialeah.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hialeah, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to Hialeah?

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida 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 Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,173 and $4,014. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to Hialeah:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,033 - $4,014

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 Chesapeake, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $770, 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 $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $165 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chesapeake, VA, and Hialeah, 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 Chesapeake to Hialeah?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 967 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Hialeah, Florida, running $635 - $1,773. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $338 - $387
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to Hialeah based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,252
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $743 - $1,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,773

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 $83 and $385.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $165.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $338 and $387 for the 967-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 $770 for 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Hialeah?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Hialeah, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Chesapeake, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Hialeah, Florida.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,182 and $2,567.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,045 - $2,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,182 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,593 - $3,307

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $83 - $165 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, typically costs $770.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Hialeah?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Hialeah, FL

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