($534+) Memphis, TN to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Jacksonville, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 736-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jacksonville, Florida, with costs ranging from $1,726 - $8,270. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $270 - $1,800. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Memphis and Jacksonville. Local movers in Memphis typically start around $334 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,726 - $4,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,536 - $5,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,005 - $8,270

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,051 and $3,766. 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 Memphis costs roughly $45/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,051 - $2,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,648
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,884 - $3,766

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $68 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $135 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $630 in Memphis, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Jacksonville, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

Plan on $545 - $1,444 for a rental moving truck on the 736-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jacksonville, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $545 - $1,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $607 - $1,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $781 - $1,444

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $135 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 $59 and $293 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $211 - $241 in fuel for the 736-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $630 in Memphis, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, 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 $1,158 and $2,206.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,432 - $2,984

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 $68 - $135 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 Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $630.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Jacksonville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Jacksonville, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Memphis and Jacksonville to plan around. Cost of living index: 86 vs. 96. Average rent: $1,299/mo vs. $1,520/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 35 vs. 26. Safety index: 22.51 vs. 43.62.