($757+) Miami, FL to Wilmington, DE Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,167-mile relocation from Miami, Florida, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,774 and $7,470. 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 $339 - $2,260, 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 Miami typically charge a base rate around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,774 - $4,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,975 - $7,470

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 Miami to Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Wilmington, DE

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Wilmington, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Miami, FL to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,190 and $3,977. 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 Miami runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,548 - $3,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,137 - $3,977

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Wilmington, DE, 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 $791 in Miami, 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 Miami to Wilmington?

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 Miami, FL to Wilmington, DE

Plan on $757 - $1,927 for a rental moving truck on the 1,167-mile route from Miami, Florida, to Wilmington, Delaware. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $757 - $1,427
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $810 - $1,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,037 - $1,927

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Miami, Florida, usually costs about $791 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,167-mile drive falls between $420 and $480, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $339 to your total.

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

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 Miami, FL to Wilmington, DE

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, to Wilmington, Delaware. 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 $1,017 and $2,582.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,147 - $2,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,201 - $2,582
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,347

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Miami, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $791.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 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 Miami to Wilmington?

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.

Cost of living: Miami, FL vs Wilmington, DE

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

Our take

A move from Miami, FL, to Wilmington, DE, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,774 - $7,470 on the 1,167-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,190 - $3,977, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $757 - $1,927. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,269 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Nestle and DuPont.