($1,553+) Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV

Full-service movers for the 2,670-mile relocation from Jacksonville, Florida, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $2,306 and $10,948. 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 $316 - $2,104, 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 Jacksonville typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,306 - $5,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,517 - $6,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,297 - $10,948

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 Jacksonville to Reno.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Reno, 60% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Reno?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Reno, Nevada, cost between $1,951 and $6,902. 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 Jacksonville typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Reno:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,951 - $3,604
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,504 - $5,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,518 - $6,902

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jacksonville, FL and Reno, NV. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $736 in Jacksonville, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $79 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $158 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Reno?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV

Truck rentals from Jacksonville, Florida, to Reno, Nevada, range from $1,553 - $3,978 for the 2,670-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $894 - $1,021
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Reno based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,553 - $2,924
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,634 - $3,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,943 - $3,978

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $158 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 $68 and $342 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $894 - $1,021 in fuel for the 2,670-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $736 in Jacksonville, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Reno?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Reno, NV

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 Jacksonville, Florida, to Reno, Nevada. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,907 and $4,217.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,738 - $3,244
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,907 - $4,217
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,814 - $5,687

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jacksonville, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $736.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $79 - $158 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 Jacksonville to Reno?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Reno, NV

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Reno, side by side with Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL, to Reno, NV, 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 $2,306 - $10,948 on the 2,670-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,951 - $6,902, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,553 - $3,978. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,517 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 Amerco and Trane.