($808+) Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,190-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Hialeah, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,363 - $9,236. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $317 - $2,116. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Hialeah. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,363 - $5,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,664 - $6,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,552 - $9,236

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 Houston to Hialeah.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hialeah, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Houston to Hialeah?

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 Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,285 and $4,573. 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 Houston typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Houston to Hialeah:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,285 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,264 - $4,573

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Hialeah, 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 $741 in Houston, 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 Houston to Hialeah?

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 Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL

Plan on $792 - $2,167 for a rental moving truck on the 1,190-mile route from Houston, Texas, to Hialeah, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $401 - $458
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Houston to Hialeah based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $822 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,119 - $2,167

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Houston, Texas, usually costs about $741 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,190-mile drive falls between $401 and $458, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $317 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Hialeah?

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 Houston, TX to Hialeah, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Houston, Texas, to Hialeah, 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 $1,352 and $2,765.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,587

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Houston, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $741.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $79 - $159 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 Houston to Hialeah?

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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC 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: Houston, TX vs Hialeah, FL

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