($598+) 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 $1,813 and $7,617. 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: $1,813 - $4,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,289 - $5,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,839 - $7,617

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 — 96% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% 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 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 Miami, FL to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,139 and $3,678. 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 Knoxville. If you go over that window, storage in Miami adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,435 - $3,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $3,678

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Knoxville, TN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $757 in Miami, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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 for this 879-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee, costs between $610 and $1,647. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• 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: $610 - $1,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $712 - $1,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $868 - $1,647

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $379.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $303 and $346 for the 879-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $757 for 2 movers in Miami, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, to Knoxville, Tennessee. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $974 and $2,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,625 - $2,974

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 $81 and $162.
• 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 Miami, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $757.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Knoxville?

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. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, 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: 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.