($957+) Orlando, FL to El Paso, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to El Paso, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,707-mile relocation from Orlando, Florida, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $2,062 and $8,365. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $289 - $1,928, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Orlando typically charge a base rate around $188 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,062 - $4,734
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,625 - $6,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,217 - $8,365

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 El Paso.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to El Paso, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Orlando movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In El Paso, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Southwest Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Orlando, FL to El Paso, TX

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $1,492 and $5,278. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Orlando typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,492 - $2,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,859
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,554 - $5,278

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Orlando, FL and El Paso, TX. 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 $675 in Orlando, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $145 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 Orlando to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,707 miles from Orlando, Florida, to El Paso, Texas, running $957 - $2,649. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $524 - $598
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 El Paso based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $957 - $1,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,025 - $2,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,360 - $2,649

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $675.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $524 - $598 for the 1,707-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 $58 and $313, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,707-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $289 - $434.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Orlando, 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 El Paso, Texas.

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 $1,512 and $3,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,982 - $4,263

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Orlando, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $675.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $145 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to El Paso?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs El Paso, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX, 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 $2,062 - $8,365 on the 1,707-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,492 - $5,278, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $957 - $2,649. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,625 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to El Paso tend to point to low cost of living and pleasant climate, though hot summers and limited jobs come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Fort Bliss and El Paso Independent School District.