($955+) Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Maine, to Hialeah, Florida, costs between $2,612 and $11,564. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,601-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $344 - $2,296, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Portland and Hialeah. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $382 plus $135/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,612 - $5,751
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,458 - $7,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,209 - $11,564

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 Portland to Hialeah.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hialeah, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Hialeah?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida 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 Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Hialeah, Florida, cost between $1,550 and $5,295. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Portland runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Hialeah:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,550 - $2,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,944 - $4,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,545 - $5,295

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 $804 in Portland, ME. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 Hialeah, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Hialeah?

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 Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,601-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Hialeah, Florida, costs between $1,005 and $2,722, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $585 - $668
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Hialeah based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,911
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,130 - $2,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,398 - $2,722

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Portland, Maine, usually costs about $804 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,601-mile drive falls between $585 and $668, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $344 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Hialeah?

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 Portland, ME to Hialeah, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, to Hialeah, Florida. 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 $1,033 and $3,229.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $3,229
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,141 - $4,237

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 $86 - $172 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $804.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Hialeah?

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.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Hialeah, FL

Portland and Hialeah land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in Portland and 119 in Hialeah, and rent tracks closely too ($1,991/mo vs. $2,749/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (62 vs 68) and safety scores (67.84 vs 54.23) come out about the same too.