($892+) Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,411-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,544 - $10,525. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $311 - $2,072. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Tallahassee. Local movers in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,544 - $5,605
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,105 - $7,049
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,659 - $10,525

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tallahassee, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,307 and $4,680. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,480
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,338 - $4,680

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tallahassee, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $725 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Tallahassee?

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 Tallahassee, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,411 miles from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, running $892 - $2,410. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $465 - $532
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $901 - $1,973
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,111 - $2,410

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $337 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $465 - $532 in fuel for the 1,411-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $725 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tallahassee, FL

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tallahassee, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,417 and $2,784.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,417 - $2,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,852 - $3,671

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $725.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Tallahassee?

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: Portland, ME vs Tallahassee, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tallahassee, side by side with Portland 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

For a move from Portland, ME, to Tallahassee, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,544 for a studio to $10,525 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,411-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,307 - $4,680. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $892 - $2,410, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,105 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.