($701+) Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 970-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Cape Coral, Florida, with prices running from $2,244 - $8,126. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $280 - $1,864 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Memphis and Cape Coral are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Memphis movers tend to run around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Memphis to Cape Coral:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $5,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,616 - $6,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,591 - $8,126

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 Memphis to Cape Coral.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cape Coral, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Cape Coral?

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 Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Cape Coral, Florida, cost between $1,149 and $4,214. 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 Memphis typically runs around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Cape Coral:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $2,287
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,214

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Memphis, TN and Cape Coral, FL. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $652 in Memphis, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $140 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Cape Coral?

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 Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 970-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Cape Coral, Florida, costs between $668 and $1,809, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $288 - $329
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Cape Coral based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $729 - $1,518
• 4+ bedrooms: $932 - $1,809

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 $70 and $326.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $140.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $288 and $329 for the 970-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 $652 for 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Cape Coral?

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 Memphis, TN to Cape Coral, FL

If you're moving a larger household from Memphis, Tennessee, 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 Cape Coral, 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 $1,293 and $2,420.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Memphis to Cape Coral:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,131 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,293 - $2,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,242

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $70 and $140.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $652.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Cape Coral?

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. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, 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: Memphis, TN vs Cape Coral, FL

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