($895+) Portland, ME to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Tampa, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,446-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Tampa, Florida, with prices running from $2,627 - $10,379. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Tampa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,627 - $5,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,351 - $7,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,066 - $10,379

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 Portland to Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland 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 Portland to Tampa?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Professional Movers Association of Florida is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,454 and $4,716. 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 Portland runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,454 - $2,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,649
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,475 - $4,716

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $762, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $163 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Tampa, FL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, ME to Tampa, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,446-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Tampa, Florida, costs between $959 and $2,543, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $501 - $572
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $959 - $1,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,543

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 $82 and $381.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $163.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $501 and $572 for the 1,446-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 $762 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Tampa, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, 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 Tampa, 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 $1,399 and $2,860.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,333 - $2,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,020 - $4,048

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 $82 and $163.
• 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 Portland, Maine, for roughly five hours typically average $762.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Tampa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Tampa, FL

Day-to-day costs in Tampa are close to what you're used to in Portland: cost of living index of 104 versus 112, with average rent of $1,930/mo compared to $1,991/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 62/100 and 67.84/100 in Portland versus 51/100 and 53.85/100 in Tampa.