($775+) Tampa, FL to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Irving, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,118-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Irving, Texas, with prices running from $1,871 - $7,240. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $307 - $2,048 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tampa and Irving are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tampa movers tend to run around $266 as a base rate plus $84/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,871 - $4,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,510 - $5,436
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,191 - $7,240

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 Tampa to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irving, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Irving?

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 Tampa, FL to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,290 and $4,254. 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 Tampa typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,694 - $3,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,254

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $717 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Irving, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Irving?

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 Tampa, FL to Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,118-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Irving, Texas, costs between $723 and $2,094. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $364 - $416
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $723 - $1,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $830 - $1,669
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,094

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $364 - $416 for the 1,118-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $717.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,118-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $307 - $461 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $307.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Irving?

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 Tampa, FL to Irving, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tampa, Florida, to Irving, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,315 and $2,682.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $1,999
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,315 - $2,682
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,576

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tampa, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $717.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $154 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 Tampa to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Irving, TX

Good news for your budget: Irving isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tampa. Cost of living index runs 100 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 51/100 and 53.85/100 here versus 45/100 and 68.36/100 there.