($430+) Orlando, FL to Chattanooga, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Chattanooga, TN

For the 555-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, full-service movers cost between $1,170 and $6,533. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,992 (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 Orlando generally start around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $3,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,917 - $4,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,413 - $6,533

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 Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chattanooga, 45% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Orlando, FL to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $987 and $2,917. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Orlando typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Orlando to Chattanooga:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,179 - $2,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,605 - $2,917

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 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 $697 in Orlando, 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 Chattanooga, TN, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Orlando to Chattanooga?

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 Chattanooga, TN

Truck rentals from Orlando, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, range from $430 - $1,109 for the 555-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $176 - $201
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Chattanooga based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $430 - $799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $445 - $948
• 4+ bedrooms: $595 - $1,109

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 $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $176 and $201 for the 555-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 $697 for 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Orlando, Florida, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 $1,023 and $1,925.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $819 - $1,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $1,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,334

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $75 - $149 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Orlando, Florida, typically costs $697.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to Chattanooga?

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: Orlando, FL vs Chattanooga, TN

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

Our take

A move from Orlando, FL, to Chattanooga, 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 $1,170 - $6,533 on the 555-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $987 - $2,917, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $430 - $1,109. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,917 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 Hamilton County and Schools Erlanger.