($757+) Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,201-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Miami, Florida, cost between $2,276 and $8,438. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $330 - $2,200, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,276 - $4,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,607 - $6,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,474 - $8,438

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 Philadelphia to Miami.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Miami?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,336 and $4,531. 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 Philadelphia costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,489
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,171 - $4,531

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 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 $770 in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,201 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Miami, Florida, running $837 - $2,315. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $828 - $1,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,315

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $420 - $480 for the 1,201-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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours typically costs around $770.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,201-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $165 per night, adding $330 - $495 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $330.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA to Miami, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Miami, Florida.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,337 and $2,764.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,297
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,337 - $2,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,481

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $770.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $165 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 Philadelphia to Miami?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Philadelphia, PA vs Miami, FL

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