($527+) Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tampa, Florida, costs between $1,696 and $8,949. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 704-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $314 - $2,092, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Nashville and Tampa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Nashville tend to start around $275 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $4,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,461 - $5,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,277 - $8,949

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 Nashville to Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tampa, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Tampa?

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 Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,137 and $3,505. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tampa. If you go over that window, storage in Nashville adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $1,888
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,937 - $3,505

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $732 in Nashville, TN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tampa, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Nashville to Tampa?

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 Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 704-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tampa, Florida, costs between $527 and $1,394, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $234 - $268
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $527 - $1,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $568 - $1,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $755 - $1,394

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $157 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 $68 and $340 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $234 - $268 in fuel for the 704-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $732 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Tampa?

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 Nashville, TN to Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tampa, 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 $941 and $2,136.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,169 - $2,136
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,945

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 $78 - $157 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 Nashville, Tennessee, typically costs $732.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Tampa?

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.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Tampa, FL

Day-to-day costs in Tampa are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 104 versus 105, with average rent of $1,930/mo compared to $1,971/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 51/100 and 53.85/100 in Tampa.