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
"I don’t suggest anybody who is looking for shipping services in this company.They have very poor service. Overpriced customer and don’t do correctly their services. I had bad experience with them and to add the customer service lady is totally ter..."
"This company was contracted to pick up our belongings on May 16 from Virginia and deliver to California. They never delivered them. After a long and arduous process involving lawyers, police, and even a news agency, I was able to get an address wh..."
"Brian called me and over the phone requested to pay deposit without reviewing the contract. It is scam. They did not know how big the move is, how much furniture do I have, just they immediately wanted to get money."
"SCAM! Do not hire these movers. Alisha, the saleswoman underquoted at $5k for a long distance move, to get my business. I was quoted $10k by another company. I asked her why the discrepancy in price. She LIED and said the other company did not spe..."
"Be aware, the above moving service company is absolutely a scammer!!! I scheduled moving service on June 15th, 2025, from San Jose to Seattle. They quoted my moving cost will be around $2,300, which sounds like a reasonable price. And they asked ..."
"Daniel and the teams in both Los Angeles and Auckland were fast, efficient, and professional in every aspect of our move. They definitely exceeded expectations in all aspects including their flexibility around our departure date. Our shipment arri..."
"Essentially everything the previous reviewer(MichaelVanWelden) wrote was identical to our experience, except we were also extorted out of an additional $7K dollars and 90% of our furniture was severely damaged. They are criminals. We are following..."
"I would never recommend this company ever——beware!!!! I booked two moves within the same week. On a Sunday, I had things moved from my home and booked four hours to move. The movers finished two hours early. Following that, I moved more things on ..."
"Delay and delay. Then 30% more than the initial quote. Once they have my stuff, they are no longer friendly if they answer the phone at all. Never trust what they say. Whatch what they do.They refer some fine print in the contract and justifies th..."
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.