($1,146+) Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,869-mile relocation from Gilbert, Arizona, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $2,567 and $10,845. 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 $313 - $2,084, 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 Gilbert typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,567 - $5,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,390 - $7,535
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,638 - $10,845

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 Gilbert to Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Gilbert to Tallahassee?

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,523 and $5,888. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Gilbert costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gilbert to Tallahassee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,523 - $3,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,693 - $5,888

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $156 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 $729 in Gilbert, AZ, 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 Tallahassee, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Tallahassee?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL

Truck rentals from Gilbert, Arizona, to Tallahassee, Florida, range from $1,112 - $3,246 for the 1,869-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $620 - $708
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gilbert to Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,112 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,471 - $3,246

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 $620 and $708 for the 1,869-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 Gilbert, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert to Tallahassee?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Tallahassee, FL

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tallahassee, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,592 and $3,399.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,313 - $4,482

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $156 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Tallahassee?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Gilbert, AZ vs Tallahassee, FL

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