($567+) Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 740-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Orlando, Florida, with prices running from $1,578 - $7,483. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $298 - $1,988 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Richmond and Orlando are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Richmond movers tend to run around $360 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,578 - $4,255
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,140 - $5,274
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,047 - $7,483

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 Richmond to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Orlando, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Orlando?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Professional Movers Association of Florida is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $1,149 and $3,694. 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 Richmond typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Orlando:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,149 - $1,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,620
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,922 - $3,694

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $696 in Richmond, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $149 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Orlando, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to Orlando?

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 Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 740-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Orlando, Florida, costs between $551 and $1,444, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $234 - $267
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Orlando based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $551 - $1,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $565 - $1,179
• 4+ bedrooms: $766 - $1,444

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 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 $65 and $323 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $234 - $267 in fuel for the 740-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $696 in Richmond, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Orlando?

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 Richmond, VA to Orlando, FL

For larger DIY moves from Richmond, Virginia, 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 Orlando, 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 $1,158 and $2,228.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,880
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $2,228
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,507 - $2,784

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 $75 - $149 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 Richmond, Virginia, typically costs $696.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Orlando?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Orlando, FL

Richmond and Orlando land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 95 in Richmond and 106 in Orlando, and rent tracks closely too ($1,595/mo vs. $1,943/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (51 vs 41) and safety scores (51.55 vs 50.43) come out about the same too.