($613+) Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers for the 823-mile relocation from Lexington, Kentucky, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,832 and $8,535. 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 $291 - $1,940, 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 Lexington typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,832 - $4,872
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,540 - $5,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,111 - $8,535

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 Lexington to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Orlando, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington to Orlando?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,174 and $3,729. 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 Lexington runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,174 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,886
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,006 - $3,729

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $679 in Lexington, KY, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Orlando, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL

Truck rentals from Lexington, Kentucky, to Orlando, Florida, range from $613 - $1,538 for the 823-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $613 - $1,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $636 - $1,281
• 4+ bedrooms: $805 - $1,538

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 $73 and $340.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $146.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $254 and $290 for the 823-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 $679 for 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Orlando, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Orlando, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $873 and $2,308.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $975 - $1,816
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,636 - $2,953

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lexington, Kentucky, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $679.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Lexington to Orlando?

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. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC 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: Lexington, KY 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 Lexington 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.