($769+) Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX

For the 1,309-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,877 and $8,037. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $282 - $1,880 (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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,877 - $4,172
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,526 - $5,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,148 - $8,037

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to McAllen, TX

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

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 McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,253 and $4,190. 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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,261
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,190 - $4,190

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Orlando, FL and McAllen, 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 $658 in Orlando, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 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 McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

Truck rentals from Orlando, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, range from $769 - $2,198 for the 1,309-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $392 - $447
• Daily insurance: $28/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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $769 - $1,592
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $909 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,122 - $2,198

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 $71 and $329.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $141.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $392 and $447 for the 1,309-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 $658 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 McAllen?

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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 $1,344 and $2,762.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,344 - $2,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,824 - $3,422

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $71 - $141 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $658.

What are the best freight companies from Orlando to McAllen?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL vs McAllen, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 $1,877 - $8,037 on the 1,309-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,253 - $4,190, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $769 - $2,198. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,526 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 The Monitor Group and Am-Mex Products.