($404+) Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 464-mile relocation from Orlando, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,085 and $6,837. 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 $286 - $1,904, 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 Orlando typically charge a base rate around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $3,482
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,778 - $4,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,010 - $6,837

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 Orlando to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Orlando to Montgomery?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Alabama Trucking Association 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.

How much do local movers cost in Orlando, FL?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Orlando to Montgomery with a local mover averages $1,849 - $5,158. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Orlando, FL often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $952 and $2,975. 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 Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Orlando adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $952 - $1,700
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,345
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,718 - $2,975

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 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 $666 in Orlando, FL, 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to Montgomery?

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 Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck for this 464-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $404 and $1,065. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $141 - $161
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $404 - $768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $858
• 4+ bedrooms: $547 - $1,065

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $666.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $141 - $161 for the 464-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $57 and $309, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night for hotel stops on the 464-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $286 - $428.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to Montgomery?

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 Orlando, FL to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $984 and $1,952.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,578
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $984 - $1,952
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,269 - $2,479

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $71 - $143 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $666.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Montgomery?

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. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, 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: Orlando, FL vs Montgomery, AL

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