($827+) Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,431-mile relocation from Lubbock, Texas, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $2,241 and $8,683. 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 $273 - $1,820, 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 Lubbock typically charge a base rate around $318 plus $148 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,241 - $4,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,718 - $6,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,125 - $8,683

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 Lubbock to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Orlando?

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 Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,371 and $4,401. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Lubbock runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,371 - $2,414
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,803 - $3,303
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,241 - $4,401

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 $137 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 $637 in Lubbock, TX. 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL

Truck rentals from Lubbock, Texas, to Orlando, Florida, range from $827 - $2,351 for the 1,431-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $414 - $474
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $827 - $1,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,983
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,186 - $2,351

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $137 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 $296 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $414 - $474 in fuel for the 1,431-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $637 in Lubbock, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX to Orlando, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Lubbock, Texas, 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 Orlando, Florida.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,388 and $2,920.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $2,286
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,830 - $3,521

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $68 - $137 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lubbock, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $637.

What are the best freight companies from Lubbock to Orlando?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX 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 Lubbock 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 1,431-mile move from Lubbock, TX, to Orlando, FL, costs between $2,241 and $8,683 with full-service movers, $1,371 - $4,401 with a moving container, and $827 - $2,351 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 $2,718 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.