($1,014+) Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,791-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Miami, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,320 - $11,167. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $335 - $2,236. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Miami. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,320 - $5,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,328 - $7,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,097 - $11,167

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 Minneapolis to Miami.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Miami, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Minneapolis to Miami?

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,483 and $5,322. 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 Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Minneapolis to Miami:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,483 - $2,887
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,917 - $4,079
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,322

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Miami, 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 $783 in Minneapolis, MN. 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 Minneapolis to Miami?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,791 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Miami, Florida, running $1,067 - $2,784. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $637 - $728
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Minneapolis to Miami based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,188 - $2,275
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,483 - $2,784

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 $84 and $391.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $168.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $637 and $728 for the 1,791-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 $783 for 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis to Miami?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Miami, FL

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 Miami, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,502 and $3,105.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,502 - $3,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $4,215

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $168 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, typically costs $783.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Miami?

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.
3. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Miami, FL

Day-to-day costs in Miami are close to what you're used to in Minneapolis: cost of living index of 119 versus 107, with average rent of $2,990/mo compared to $1,484/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 71/100 and 43.94/100 in Minneapolis versus 77/100 and 47.46/100 in Miami.