($536+) Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 763-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, with costs ranging from $1,756 - $8,444. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $284 - $1,896. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Knoxville and Port St. Lucie. Local movers in Knoxville typically start around $170 as a base rate plus $113/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $4,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,563 - $5,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,280 - $8,444

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 Knoxville to Port St. Lucie.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Port St. Lucie, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie?

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 Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, cost between $1,118 and $3,562. 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 Knoxville costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,924 - $3,562

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Knoxville, TN and Port St. Lucie, 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 $664 in Knoxville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $142 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 Knoxville to Port St. Lucie?

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 Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 763-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, costs between $570 and $1,573, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $230 - $263
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $570 - $1,092
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,573

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $71 and $332.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $230 and $263 for the 763-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $664 for 2 movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie?

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 Knoxville, TN to Port St. Lucie, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Port St. Lucie, Florida, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,171 and $2,344.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,344
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,791

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 $71 and $142.
• 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $664.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville to Port St. Lucie?

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. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. 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: Knoxville, TN vs Port St. Lucie, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Knoxville and Port St. Lucie to plan around. Cost of living index: 92 vs. 99. Average rent: $1,795/mo vs. $2,630/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 31 vs. 13. Safety index: 57.46 vs. 64.97.