($741+) Akron, OH to Tampa, FL Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,056-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, with prices running from $2,173 - $8,551. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $271 - $1,804 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Akron and Tampa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Akron movers tend to run around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,173 - $5,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,670
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,443 - $8,551

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 — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tampa, 93% 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 $1,193 and $4,203. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tampa. If you go over that window, storage in Akron adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $4,203

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 $135 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tampa, 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 $631 in Akron, 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 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

Truck rentals from Akron, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, range from $698 - $1,939 for the 1,056-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $698 - $1,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $785 - $1,560
• 4+ bedrooms: $928 - $1,939

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $303 - $346 for the 1,056-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $631.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,056-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $135 per night, adding $271 - $406 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $271.

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

For larger DIY moves from Akron, 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 Tampa, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,280 and $2,475.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,463

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $68 and $135.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $631.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Tampa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

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.