($565+) Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 799-mile move from Tallahassee, Florida, to St. Louis, Missouri, with costs ranging from $1,515 - $7,313. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $265 - $1,764. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tallahassee and St. Louis. Local movers in Tallahassee typically start around $293 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tallahassee to St. Louis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,515 - $4,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $5,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,761 - $7,313

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 Tallahassee to St. Louis.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Louis, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tallahassee to St. Louis?

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 Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to St. Louis, Missouri, cost between $1,151 and $3,682. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tallahassee typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tallahassee to St. Louis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $1,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,965 - $3,682

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $617 in Tallahassee, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $66 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $132 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your St. Louis, MO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tallahassee to St. Louis?

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 Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 799 miles from Tallahassee, Florida, to St. Louis, Missouri, running $548 - $1,611. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $224 - $256
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tallahassee to St. Louis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $548 - $1,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $636 - $1,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $764 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $132 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 $57 and $287 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $224 - $256 in fuel for the 799-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $617 in Tallahassee, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee to St. Louis?

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 Tallahassee, FL to St. Louis, MO

If you're moving a larger household from Tallahassee, Florida, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to St. Louis, Missouri.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,138 and $2,259.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tallahassee to St. Louis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,259
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,541 - $2,857

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $66 and $132.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $617.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to St. Louis?

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. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC 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: Tallahassee, FL vs St. Louis, MO

Day-to-day costs in St. Louis are close to what you're used to in Tallahassee: cost of living index of 84 versus 91, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,410/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 30/100 and 41.65/100 in Tallahassee versus 66/100 and 30.35/100 in St. Louis.