($842+) Minneapolis, MN to Tallahassee, FL Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,372-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tallahassee, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,132 - $9,538. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $302 - $2,012. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Tallahassee. 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 Tallahassee:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,132 - $5,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,761 - $6,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,000 - $9,538

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 Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 69% of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Tallahassee?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,234 and $4,409. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Minneapolis typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,545
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,409

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Minneapolis, MN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $704, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $151 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Minneapolis, MN, and Tallahassee, FL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Tallahassee, FL

A rental truck for this 1,372-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tallahassee, Florida, costs between $842 and $2,269. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $439 - $502
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Tallahassee based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $842 - $1,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $910 - $1,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,101 - $2,269

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $151 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $704 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,372-mile drive falls between $439 and $502, 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 $50 and $302 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Tallahassee, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tallahassee, 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 $905 and $2,706.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,182
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,327 - $2,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,838 - $3,780

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $704.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 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 Minneapolis 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: Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN, to Tallahassee, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,132 for a studio to $9,538 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,372-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,234 - $4,409. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $842 - $2,269, 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 $2,761 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.