($647+) Jacksonville, FL to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Dayton, OH

For the 858-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Dayton, Ohio, full-service movers cost between $1,701 and $7,687. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $269 - $1,792 (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 Jacksonville generally start around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,701 - $4,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,266 - $5,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,523 - $7,687

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Ohio Association of Movers membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Ohio 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 Jacksonville, FL to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,093 and $3,672. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Jacksonville costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $3,672

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 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 $627 in Jacksonville, 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 858-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $622 and $1,661, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $245 - $280
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $622 - $1,174
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $858 - $1,661

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $627.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $245 - $280 for the 858-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $54 and $291, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 per night for hotel stops on the 858-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $269 - $403.

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

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 Dayton, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Jacksonville, 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 Dayton, Ohio.

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 $1,232 and $2,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,640 - $2,907

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 Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $627.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Dayton?

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.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Dayton, OH

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