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
"This is the first negative review I’ve ever written. Last Monday, I called for an estimate, but after a week, I hadn’t heard back, although I had been told I’d hear within a day. I called today (a week later), sent photos to help speed up the proc..."
"EXCELLENT service! We moved from Jupiter FL to Mills River NC. DeVries delivered what they promised and more. Timing was better than I hoped for! All items treated with the utmost care. Delivered when they said they would. All movers knew their tr..."
"As a Realtor, I am very careful about making recommendations to clients. I was very impressed with Peter at Jensen Moving & Storage - he and his team did an amazing job, and my client, who has moved multiple times, said they were the best movers s..."
"Owner and the guys did a fantastic job. They made my moving experience so stress free and got everything moved with no issues . I will absolutely recommend them to any one moving. First class service."
"Exceptional work. Arrived with two trucks and a team of 5 people to take approximately 7,000 pounds of furniture and household goods to a local storage facility. Extremely satisfied with A-1 Moving and Storage."
"My family and I have used Devries Moving in the past and will continue to do so. From the first meeting with Eric, we knew we were in good hands. The crew has always worked as a team and never complained when we threw a change at them. Thank you E..."
"Upon delivering my 10 boxes one was missing my keyboard worth 1000.00 they say oops it’s at the back of the truck we will deliver the rest of the truck to other customers and come back with your keyboard .. sent me a picture of it yup that’s mine ..."
"These guys are over professionals. Protected my items amazingly and great attitudes they had towards me and my wife. They were fair with pricing and very fast i.I would highly recommendthese guys to anyone might say"
"Great experience! These movers were: on time, quick, and professional! I had to sponsor a move for my grandma who didn't have a lot of time to get the move done (Like 2 to 3 days). Scott's Discount Movers worked with us to squeeze her move in with..."
"Scammers!!! RUN! Run fast and far! If I could give them negative 5 stars I would. Vince was super convincing and seemed knowledgeable, and was extremely responsive until the end of June. There was a website, 800 number, address, and glowing revie..."
"These guys were recommended by a family member. They lived up to the hype. Move was handled on the day (scheduled two months ahead of time), in the time estimated, and for the agreed to cost. This is how business should be handled. 100% recomm..."
"Michael & Jose were EXCELLENT!! We had a few hitches on our side before getting to start, but Michael & Jose were so patient and genuinely caring. When all was ready they were professional, fast and efficient!! The whole Company made it such a SMO..."
"I dealt with Will from R&LS and he made sure that my entire family and the entire 4 bedroom home from Chicago to Atlanta was as pain free as it could be. He even went as far to make sure my animals had some new chew toys when they arrived to their..."
"Totally stress-free move. The guys were professional, polite, and went the extra mile to ensure everything went smoothly and to schedule. Would definitely recommend and will 100% use again in the future!"
"I do not recommend NSR. I was quoted an estimate of $2300, when everything was completed the total was $4800. Nothing was wrapped as promised, just thrown in a truck. I have so much damaged furniture. No one will answer the phone or return a call...."
"If you are looking for some company to help you with your move then these guys are the best! I was so stressed about moving to a new house but because of them there was no need for stress! Highly recommended!"
"I have moved several times in my day, but this was the first time I hired a mover to do the work for me. Now that I have a family to look after I knew I needed to bring in someone in the know to get this done for me, mostly considering this is ..."
"I contacted GHL to move my deceased mother's property from California to Maryland. In the beginning they were very attentive. They presented a very attentive and pleasant scenario. I was told me that they ONLY used a select few LICENSED and BONDED..."
"These guys are tremendous! If you choose them for your move you will not be disappointed. They were prompt, professional and efficient. Can't say enough about their service. All of our furniture was moved with the utmost care and they finished qui..."
"Found Joe Bonnie & Son to be very competent, efficient and reliable. Used them twice. Once during construction when we had to put our furniture into a pod, get the work done, and then replace furniture in the house. Was a very pleasant and compete..."
"I had some pretty delicate items, and they handled them like pros. Each box was treated like it contained gold. The layout in the truck was organized and tight. No shifting, no last-minute panic. They even brought extra tape and tools. This team b..."
"I contracted with American Van Lines for my move from central New York to South Carolina. American said that the truck that they were going to use broke down and subcontracted the move to Safe & Easy Movers. I was skeptical, but had no choice as t..."
"Timely, quick and very smooth move. I liked the service. Friendly and very economical. Thanks!!!!!!!"
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.