($913+) Tampa, FL to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Portland, ME

Hiring full-service movers from Tampa, Florida, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,934 and $8,550. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,439-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $322 - $2,144, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tampa and Portland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tampa tend to start around $266 plus $84/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,934 - $4,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,623 - $6,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,607 - $8,550

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 Tampa to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Portland?

Look for Maine Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maine 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 Tampa, FL to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,426 and $5,060. 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 Portland. If you go over that window, storage in Tampa adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $5,060

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $750 in Tampa, 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 Portland, ME, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Portland?

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 Tampa, FL to Portland, ME

A rental truck for this 1,439-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Portland, Maine, costs between $877 and $2,569. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $491 - $561
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $949 - $2,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,569

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $491 - $561 for the 1,439-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $750.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,439-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $161 per night, adding $322 - $482 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $322.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Portland?

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 Tampa, FL to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tampa, Florida, to Portland, Maine. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,457 and $2,860.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,305
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,860
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $3,930

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 $80 - $161 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 Tampa, Florida, typically costs $750.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Portland, ME

Tampa and Portland land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 104 in Tampa and 112 in Portland, and rent tracks closely too ($1,930/mo vs. $1,991/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (51 vs 62) and safety scores (53.85 vs 67.84) come out about the same too.