Average Cost of Movers in Tampa
Based on the price calculation of 6 reviews, we estimate that a move within Tampa should very roughly cost $1897.
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742 movers in Tampa
"Scam. Like the worst one I’ve ever experienced. Bait n switch. Incorrect filling out of items (even though I gave a description), false pick up times, stolen and damaged items, no one answers the calls, insurance is the same as the quote or .60 ce..."
"I received competitive quotes from this organization, and initially signed up with them. I paid the deposit, but within the contractual 72 hours, cancelled and notified them. No response. I emailed the sales rep, Dave, who was so friendly when he ..."
"About 6 months ago I had Keystone move my apartment across the States. The pickup crew was swift, gentle, and cordial, but by the time my shipment made it to me about a week later, countless items and furniture were crushed, scuffed, punctured, or..."
"Dwayne and Selvin are careful and trustworthy with my belongings! This is my second time with patriot movers! Excellent service right on time I would refer my best friends and family to use Patriot movers."
"This company is a scam! The company name registered with the DOT based on the DOT # I was provided is American Patriot Moving LLC; however, they operated under PowerPack Moving and Storage during my contact with them. The broker PowerPack Moving ..."
"It's taken me over a year to write this review, because I still have mixed emotions about the move. I dealt with Ted during the planning process. He was great! Very patient and answered numerous questions. It took me a long time to book with him..."
"EVERYONE THIS GUY IS Q DEAD BEAT DAD WHO CANT PAY HIS CHILD SUPPORT HE IS 11 THOUSAND PLUS IN DEBT ON HIS CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS AND HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED!! AVOID!!"
"Hopefully Executive Van Lines do not EVER open under another name!! They are ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE! LONG STORY SHORT....sent the Bbb Worst Rated company to get our stuff and move us from Indiana to Georgia. Took over 3 weeks and 100 phone calls to f..."
"I contracted my move with Gateway Movers out of Florida. THEY sub-contracted without telling me, to One Way Van Lines. The movers arrived 3 hours late, but the truck was packed properly,(by midnight), or so I thought. The movers told me AFTER the ..."
"Scam company. Their preferred movers are thieves. They pay to erase negative reviews. All my items arrived damaged. The actual movers hired guys of craigslist. So underhanded. They scammed me and I was forced to pay. In the end I should have given..."
"Beware of CATFISHING!!! They were absolutely amazing when I called and they quoted me over the phone (completely off). Their professional never came out to confirm the price. They changed my pickup date 3 times causing me to reschedule my flight...."
"The only great thing about this company was the movers who came to the house. The guys were absolutely great and worked very hard. Other than that, I would never recommend this company to anyone. All they care about is to get your money and sch..."
"Please do NOT use this company. Movers never called or showed up on day scheduled.They refuse to refund our deposit. Total scam. They do NOT CARE about their military customers."
"Move distance 225 miles. Estimate for small move with no furniture or large items $1823. Actual cost over $5000. Showed up late at night to load truck. Coerced by driver to pay extra cash directly to him to “save money.” Shady as hell. Boxes arriv..."
"I called for information about a quote and they kept pressuring for payment before even giving me the quote. After they realized, finally, I only wanted an estimated quote, they hung up on me. Definitely very unprofessional, rude, and a waste of t..."
"We were told by the salesman that we would receive our belongings in 3 to 5 days. It was actually 24 days before we received them. Also, a “quality control” person called and went again through our inventory one week before moving and claimed we h..."
"These guys are cheaters. they moved my stuff from Virginia to Florida and miss shelves from my bookcases I cannot use these bookcases. despite sign a contract to pay me for missing items so far, they have refused to do it do not use them if you ne..."
"What seems like a nice professional group is a front, this company is very eager to get your money and then tack on charges after charges and jack up the bill 30%! I would not recommend this company; they do not do the move they are brokers and co..."
"We contracted this moving company for our move from CA to Florida in mid 2021. Everything seemed fine until we gave them our $2,670 deposit. When we were getting closer to our move date we tried to contact them to set up the details, and they were..."
"I will always continue to inform people, Excalibur are not movers, they hire POS companies to move you, take a cut of the money. They hang up on you or won't answer phone when issues arise, and will. I call DOT and FBI on moving hostage situation...."
What to know when moving to Tampa, FL
Schools & Higher Ed
In the Tampa area, there are a total of 26 postsecondary institutions, including 25 that provide College Scorecard data. Notable schools include Hillsborough Community College and Keiser University-Tampa. Additionally, 19 institutions are located within Hillsborough County, with 7 more in nearby Pinellas County.
- Hillsborough Community College
- Keiser University-Tampa
- Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa
- Everglades University - Tampa
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED)
Weather & Getting Outside
Hillsborough County receives about 47 inches of rain annually, with 108 rainy days. The summer months account for the majority of this precipitation, totaling 24 inches and featuring 56 rainy days. There are no days of snowfall.
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park: 4.6 stars, 27,657 reviews
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park: 4.7 stars, 10,458 reviews
- Philippe Park: 4.8 stars, 5,648 reviews
- Cypress Point Park: 4.5 stars, 6,421 reviews
Source: NOAA Climate Data Online (CDO) + Google Places API (New)
Jobs & the Local Economy
Hillsborough County has an unemployment rate of 4.5% as of December 2025, with a labor force of approximately 818,741. The county employs around 781,853 individuals.
- Unemployment rate: 4.5%
- Employed: 781,853
- Labor force: 818,741
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
Where do people move from Tampa?
People move long distance from Tampa to popular cities like Chicago IL, Dallas TX and Denver CO.
Popular destinations within Florida include Miami and Orlando.
See all popular local, long distance and international moving routes from Tampa here.