($756+) Orlando, FL to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to NYC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,073-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to NYC, New York, with costs ranging from $1,921 - $7,180. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $397 - $2,648. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Orlando and NYC. Local movers in Orlando typically start around $188 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,921 - $4,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,349 - $5,887
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,730 - $7,180

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to NYC

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 NYC

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,205 and $4,245. 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,205 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $4,245

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 $927 in Orlando, 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 $99 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $199 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 NYC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to NYC?

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 NYC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,073 miles from Orlando, Florida, to NYC, New York, running $727 - $1,919. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $452 - $517
• Daily insurance: $40/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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $727 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $746 - $1,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,006 - $1,919

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 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 $86 and $430 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $452 - $517 in fuel for the 1,073-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $927 in Orlando, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 NYC

For larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to NYC, New York.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,267 and $2,679.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,267 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,362

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 $99 and $199.
• 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 Orlando, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $927.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to NYC?

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.
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 and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs NYC

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