By Pamela Smith
Updated: Aug 8, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
749 movers in Holiday
"Broke my $300 tv then offered me $100. I told them I’m leaving them negative reviews and now they’re offering only $20 lol. Avoid these guys! Did a terrible job and the guys stunk. Separating all over the place yuck lol"
"Gave them "$899" deposit. The man who took the deposit has a disconnected phone number. His email address does not work. No phone numbers on the wedsite work. "561 600 1439" unavailable. "888 315 3691" unavailable. "888 565 5734" not in service...."
"We moved from Miami to the Washington D.C. area, and we chose Interstates because we felt like we got good customer service and attentiveness from Barry during the quote process. But that experience did not continue through the entire move. The fi..."
"I hired Southern Guarantee Movers, who sub-contracted with Right Away Movers. This company tried to squeeze extra money out of me, unprofessional, and it's been two months, and I still haven't received my items, and they have stopped answering my ..."
"WHAT A SCAM JUST WHEN YOU ARE GOING THRU MAJOR CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE AND THESE SCUM BUCKETS MAKE AN APPEARANCE. PRICE? WHAT A JOKE. ESTIMATES ARE NOTHING BUT FOR THEM TO GET THEIR SLIMMY FOOT IN THE DOOR. SECTION 12 STATES WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION SU..."
"Outright crooks. Traced one cell to a Sushawana Volk, who has a criminal record for fraud. They robbed me blind, DOT, sheriffs office, AG for the state of Florida..no one could help. Lost a $10k bedroom set, 40 years worth of tools, exercise equip..."
"I am warning every one. Do not used secure vanlines and trans vanlines. These two companies are the same and Linda who’s is the agent is a liar, and Jason and Erick are the ones that charge for extra cubic footage. Take a picture of ur footage fro..."
"Total scam from start to finish. Friendly w/ good rates until the moment they had all my property locked in their (rented) truck. Then the price immediately more than quadrupled their “estimate.” They blamed me, saying their estimate was based on ..."
"This is not a professional anything! This place stoled approximately $2300 from me. As most thieves are also liars, as well. They should no longer be allowed to hold any licenses from the State of FL and the Department of Transportation! As far as..."
"Herrmann Bros did a great job on my move from Florida to New york. I had a 100 cubic feet less than they quoted me and I got some money taken off on delivery. My delivery was late by a couple days from when they said it would be but I attributed t..."
"Worst Company Ever. From the initial price increasing by $3000, rude customer service, last minute declaring they don’t provide boxes and will not pack up the stuff, changing the delivery date by a week, and being hit on by the delivery man, it ju..."
"This is the worst company ever, good in sales pitch. They have nothing to do with the actual move, there final (after a final count) was $1,890. They turned it to "Trig Moving and Storage" totally different story. The pick up day price (after the ..."
"I hired this company to move part of my things from Arizona back to Montana. I was given a preliminary quote, which I understand is not a contract. However, upon arrival to pick up my stuff, they were going to charge me more than double so I had t..."
"We moved from Pennsylvania to Boynton Beach. Florida from a three bedroom house with an attic and abasement. We did not know they subcontracted out their work and are entire house. Thirty years worth of items was stolen. They tried to offer us thr..."
"Let me start by saying a one star review is WAY overstated but they done have lower stars I hired this so called company in sept 2021, but is not who showed up to gather my things, Ocean Moving and Storage was who they subcontracted to. The men ..."
"Complete misrepresentation of a moving company. Showed up in a U Haul, not their own Moving trucks like they claimed. Based out of Ft Lauderdale, Fl (Lauderhill). My belongings went to a warehouse and changed hands several times. Every box was bro..."
"If I could give them less than one star, I would. They subcontract out to a different moving company which is run by unprofessional people where English is their second language (I am not racist). Those men broke many items, sat on my belongings, ..."
"These guys were hired through Guardian Van lines as a broker. From the beginning, our moving cost went up by 2000, which they attributed to a sofa being more cubic feet than originally stated. Mind you, it's up to the person conducting the quality..."
"I strongly urge anyone looking to relocate furniture not you use this company. They are the nicest people up until when they put your items on their truck. They give discounts because they know what's going to happen later. They came a day and a h..."
"This company has 0 customer service! I ordered movers to help me to take out the furniture from the house. I paid for everything upfront. Initially I was told that they will come 12-2pm. However they postponed several times, but promised they will..."
"We contracted white glove vanlines didnt know they were a broker they contracted our items out to j&m relocations,afterwards j&m relocations charged us more then our quote by adding more cubic ft and weight then white glove quote didn't count , ..."
"DO NOT USE THEM. REPEAT. DO NOT USE THEM. They are a scam. There's too many horrible things that occurred during this move, I can't begin to list them all. I'll sum it up. They suck. They made my moving experience the worst in my life. They ripped..."
What to know when moving to Holiday, FL
Holiday at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and 35.6% rent their homes.
- The Major Draw:
- Median household income is $46,167, which provides a reasonable budget for local living.
- The Reality Check:
- With a poverty rate of 17.9%, financial challenges may exist for some residents.
- Commute:
- Only 0.6% commute via public transit, so plan on driving.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for median rent at $1,225 per month.
The 'Vibe' Check: Who Thrives Here?
Holiday's population of 12,447 features a mix of renters and homeowners, with 35.6% of residents renting their homes. The median household income sits at $46,167, providing a reasonable standard of living. However, the poverty rate of 17.9% indicates that financial strain might be a reality for some community members. With only 0.6% using public transit, the area is largely car-dependent.
Probably not your spot if you prefer strong public transit options or are concerned about high poverty rates.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median rent is $1,225, making it accessible for those on a budget.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $152,200, which reflects a more affordable housing market compared to many areas.
- 11.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree, contributing to a moderately educated community.
- The poverty rate is 17.9%, suggesting some financial challenges within the community.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
In the broader area around Holiday, there are 6 postsecondary institutions, including:
- Bene's Career Academy (New Port Richey)
- Fred K Marchman Technical College (New Port Richey)
- Keiser University - New Port Richey
- Pasco-Hernando State College (New Port Richey)
- Trinity College of Florida (Trinity)
- Paul Mitchell the School-Tampa (Tampa)
Source: NCES Postsecondary School Locations, U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
While climate data is unavailable, there are several parks and outdoor spots nearby that residents enjoy:
- Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks - 4.7 stars (17,300 reviews)
- Fred Howard Park - 4.7 stars (9,811 reviews)
- Sims Park - 4.7 stars (5,619 reviews)
- John Chesnut Sr. Park - 4.8 stars (4,284 reviews)
- Anclote River Park - 4.6 stars (3,271 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Pasco County, where Holiday is located, the employment scene shows:
- Unemployment rate is 4.9% as of December 2025.
- There are 285,759 employed individuals in the county.
- The labor force totals 300,547 individuals, indicating a robust job market.
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).