($1,645+) Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,073-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Orlando, Florida, with costs ranging from $3,267 - $16,108. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $412 - $2,744. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Orlando. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,267 - $7,808
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,178 - $10,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $10,029 - $16,108

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 Seattle to Orlando.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Seattle 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 Seattle to Orlando?

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 Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Orlando, Florida, cost between $2,207 and $7,815. 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 Seattle typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,207 - $4,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,727 - $5,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,768 - $7,815

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $103 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $206 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 $960 in Seattle, WA, 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 Orlando, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL

Plan on $1,732 - $5,012 for a rental moving truck on the 3,073-mile route from Seattle, Washington, to Orlando, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,342 - $1,533
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,361
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,913 - $4,001
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,253 - $5,012

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $206 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 $89 and $446 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,342 - $1,533 in fuel for the 3,073-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $960 in Seattle, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Seattle 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 Seattle, WA to Orlando, FL

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, 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 $2,204 and $4,618.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,930 - $3,617
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,204 - $4,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,984 - $6,252

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 $103 - $206 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 Seattle, Washington, typically costs $960.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Orlando?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Seattle, WA vs Orlando, FL

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