($668+) Akron, OH to Tallahassee, FL Movers

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

For the 960-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Tallahassee, Florida, full-service movers cost between $2,288 and $8,126. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $255 - $1,700 (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 Akron generally start around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,288 - $5,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,803 - $6,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,194 - $8,126

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,209 and $3,893. 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 Akron costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,493 - $2,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,991 - $3,893

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Akron, OH and Tallahassee, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $595 in Akron, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $64 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $128 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

Plan on $635 - $1,864 for a rental moving truck on the 960-mile route from Akron, Ohio, to Tallahassee, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $260 - $297
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,458
• 4+ bedrooms: $896 - $1,864

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Akron, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $595.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $260 - $297 for the 960-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 $51 and $276, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $128 per night for hotel stops on the 960-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $255 - $383.

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

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 Tallahassee, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Akron, Ohio, 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 Tallahassee, 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 $1,256 and $2,322.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $2,018
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,726 - $3,371

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 $64 - $128 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 Akron, Ohio, typically costs $595.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Tallahassee?

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.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Tallahassee, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Akron and Tallahassee to plan around. Cost of living index: 81 vs. 91. Average rent: $950/mo vs. $1,410/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 48 vs. 30. Safety index: 50.39 vs. 41.65.