($624+) Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers for the 951-mile relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,952 and $7,664. 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 $271 - $1,808, 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 Dayton typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $5,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,593 - $6,264
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,164 - $7,664

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 Dayton to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Orlando, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,174 and $3,710. 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 Dayton typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $2,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,940
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,710

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Orlando, FL, 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 $633 in Dayton, OH. 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL

Plan on $624 - $1,758 for a rental moving truck on the 951-mile route from Dayton, Ohio, to Orlando, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $274 - $313
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $624 - $1,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $694 - $1,489
• 4+ bedrooms: $862 - $1,758

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $633.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $274 - $313 for the 951-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 $54 and $294, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $136 per night for hotel stops on the 951-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $271 - $407.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Orlando, FL

For larger DIY moves from Dayton, Ohio, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,219 and $2,306.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,612 - $2,876

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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $633.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $68 and $136 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Orlando?

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.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.

Our take

The 951-mile move from Dayton, OH, to Orlando, FL, costs between $1,952 and $7,664 with full-service movers, $1,174 - $3,710 with a moving container, and $624 - $1,758 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,593 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Darden Restaurants and Red Lobster.