($713+) Akron, OH to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Tampa, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,056-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,092 - $7,983. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $271 - $1,804. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Akron and Tampa. Local movers in Akron typically start around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,092 - $5,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,611 - $6,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,234 - $7,983

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 Akron to Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tampa, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Tampa?

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 Akron, OH to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,172 and $4,004. 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 Akron typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $2,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,583 - $3,007
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,975 - $4,004

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $68 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $135 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $631 in Akron, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tampa, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Tampa?

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 Akron, OH to Tampa, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,056-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, costs between $713 and $1,829, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $303 - $346
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $713 - $1,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $748 - $1,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $912 - $1,829

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $135 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 $59 and $293 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $303 - $346 in fuel for the 1,056-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $631 in Akron, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Tampa?

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 Akron, OH to Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida. 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 $812 and $2,406.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $2,004
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,108

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Akron, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $631.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $68 - $135 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 Akron to Tampa?

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.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Tampa, FL

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

Full-service movers on the 1,056-mile route from Akron, OH, to Tampa, FL, run $2,092 - $7,983 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,172 - $4,004, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $713 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,611, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Bloomin' Brands and Sykes Enterprises.