($733+) Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,170-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,006 - $8,278. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $330 - $2,200. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Wilmington and Miami. Local movers in Wilmington typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,006 - $4,652
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,668 - $6,166
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,579 - $8,278

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 Wilmington to Miami.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Miami, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wilmington to Miami?

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 Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,313 and $4,172. 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 Wilmington runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wilmington to Miami:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,289
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,131 - $4,172

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $165 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 $770 in Wilmington, DE, 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 Miami, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington to Miami?

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 Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,170 miles from Wilmington, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, running $779 - $2,107. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $410 - $468
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wilmington to Miami based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $779 - $1,410
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $826 - $1,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,068 - $2,107

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 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 $72 and $358 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $410 - $468 in fuel for the 1,170-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $770 in Wilmington, Delaware, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington to Miami?

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 Wilmington, DE to Miami, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Wilmington, Delaware, to Miami, 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 $990 and $2,551.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,690

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 $83 - $165 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 Wilmington, Delaware, typically costs $770.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Miami?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Wilmington, DE vs Miami, FL

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