($841+) Madison, WI to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,304-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Orlando, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,323 - $8,994. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $313 - $2,084. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Madison and Orlando. Local movers in Madison typically start around $371 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $5,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,827 - $7,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,133 - $8,994

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 Madison to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,396 and $4,863. 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 Madison runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,523
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,299 - $4,863

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $156 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 $729 in Madison, WI. 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI to Orlando, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,304 miles from Madison, Wisconsin, to Orlando, Florida, running $815 - $2,401. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $432 - $494
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $815 - $1,574
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $872 - $1,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,189 - $2,401

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 $78 and $365.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $156.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $432 and $494 for the 1,304-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 $729 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Orlando, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Madison, Wisconsin, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,342 and $2,872.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,342 - $2,872
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,821 - $3,853

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 $78 and $156.
• 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 Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly five hours typically average $729.

What are the best freight companies from Madison 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.
3. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI vs Orlando, FL

Day-to-day costs in Orlando are close to what you're used to in Madison: cost of living index of 106 versus 103, with average rent of $1,943/mo compared to $1,600/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 50/100 and 65.43/100 in Madison versus 41/100 and 50.43/100 in Orlando.