($576+) Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

For the 879-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $1,628 and $6,838. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,164 (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 Miami generally start around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $4,118
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,033 - $5,367
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,551 - $6,838

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 Miami to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Knoxville, 76% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Miami to Knoxville?

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 Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,107 and $3,797. 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 Miami runs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Miami to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,797

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Miami, FL and Knoxville, TN. 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 $757 in Miami, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $162 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 Miami to Knoxville?

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 Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 879 miles from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, running $576 - $1,682. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $303 - $346
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Miami to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $576 - $1,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $666 - $1,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,682

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $757.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $303 - $346 for the 879-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 $65 and $352, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 879-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $325 - $487.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami to Knoxville?

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 Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

If you're moving a larger household from Miami, 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 Knoxville, Tennessee.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,117 and $2,320.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $1,879
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,117 - $2,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,009

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 Miami, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $757.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $162 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Knoxville?

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: Miami, FL vs Knoxville, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Knoxville, side by side with Miami 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 Miami, FL, to Knoxville, TN, 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 $1,628 - $6,838 on the 879-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,107 - $3,797, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $576 - $1,682. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,033 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 Regal Cinemas Corp and Regal.