($1,399+) Orlando, FL to Irvine, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Irvine, CA

For the 2,506-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Irvine, California, full-service movers cost between $2,367 and $11,424. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $389 - $2,592 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Orlando generally start around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,367 - $5,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,577 - $7,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,594 - $11,424

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 Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Irvine, CA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,821 and $6,670. 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 Orlando runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,821 - $3,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,433 - $4,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,485 - $6,670

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $97 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $194 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irvine, CA, 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 $907 in Orlando, FL. 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 Orlando to Irvine?

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 Irvine, CA

Plan on $1,472 - $4,162 for a rental moving truck on the 2,506-mile route from Orlando, Florida, to Irvine, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,033 - $1,181
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Irvine based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,472 - $2,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,563 - $3,494
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,933 - $4,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $194 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 $84 and $421 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,033 - $1,181 in fuel for the 2,506-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $907 in Orlando, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Orlando, Florida, to Irvine, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,006 and $3,884.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,793 - $3,175
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,006 - $3,884
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,626 - $5,836

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Orlando, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $907.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $97 - $194 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Irvine?

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 Irvine, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irvine, 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.