($611+) Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH

For the 929-mile move from Gainesville, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,687 and $7,119. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $263 - $1,752 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Gainesville generally start around $275 plus $156 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,687 - $4,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,223 - $5,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,516 - $7,119

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 Gainesville to Akron.

Specialty moving services from Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Gainesville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Akron, 64% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Gainesville to Akron?

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH

Moving containers from Gainesville, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, cost between $1,140 and $3,890. 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 Akron. If you go over that window, storage in Gainesville adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gainesville to Akron:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,859 - $3,890

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 $613 in Gainesville, 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 $131 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 Akron, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Gainesville to Akron?

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 Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 929-mile move from Gainesville, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, costs between $611 and $1,671, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $259 - $296
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Gainesville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gainesville to Akron based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $611 - $1,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $686 - $1,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $845 - $1,671

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 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 Gainesville, Florida, usually costs about $613 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 929-mile drive falls between $259 and $296, 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 $44 and $263 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gainesville to Akron?

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 Gainesville, FL to Akron, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Gainesville, Florida, to Akron, Ohio, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,208 and $2,190.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,580 - $2,873

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Gainesville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $613.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $66 and $131 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Gainesville to Akron?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Gainesville, FL vs Akron, OH

Gainesville and Akron land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 92 in Gainesville and 81 in Akron, and average rent is $1,600/mo vs. $950/mo. With an index gap that small, you likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. For reference, walkability is 37 vs 48 and safety scores are 52.61 vs 50.39.

Our take

A move from Gainesville, FL, to Akron, OH, 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 $1,687 - $7,119 on the 929-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,140 - $3,890, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $611 - $1,671. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,223 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 Goodyear and Signet Jewelers.