By Vince Sanders

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

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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.

That's a very rough estimate. To get real, competitive quotes for your move, please fill in this moving quote form.

746 movers in Tampa

1 Van Lines

(5)
Reviewed Jul 16, 2022 by Anne E Ludgate (1 stars)
Based in Miami, Florida

"AVOID THESE PROFESSIONA SCAMMERS!! In May 2022, we contracted with Concorde Vanlines for a "not-to-exceed" estimate of $6939 for a comprehensive move. On the day of the move (6/23/22), Essential Movers LLC, the contracted carrier, arrived and imme..."

El Al Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Insync Movers, Inc

(10)
Reviewed Oct 29, 2020 by Lisa Taylor (1 stars)
Based in North Miami Beach, Florida

"I hired Empire Moving Group who hired Insync Movers. On Oct 13th our things were picked up. I was told it would take 5-10 business days. Yesterday was the 10th business day. When I called I was told that my things are still here in Michigan and th..."

Move Quick Inc

(4)
Reviewed Jan 18, 2021 by Julie Santillanes (1 stars)
Based in Miami Beach, Florida

"My family just moved from NJ to TX. I booked Move Quick many months before the move and paid the hefty deposit they required. I confirmed the move date with them several weeks before and gave them a complete inventory by the deadline given. Then, ..."

Rapid Movers

(1)
Reviewed Oct 20, 2021 by Erik Nomberg (1 stars)
Based in North Miami Beach, Florida

"This was my third time using Brian’s Rapid Movers so I would’ve thought he would have been professional when an expensive dresser was damaged during the move and my blackout curtains did not arrive. Brian said he would get back to me within 2 da..."

Florida Smart Movers

(1)
Reviewed Oct 3, 2025 by Tom Gee (1 stars)
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

"Don't confuse this company with Florida Smart Moving. Florida Smart Movers are scam artists that give you an initial low quote that is not properly itemized and then hit you with fees that raise the estimate to four and five times its original amo..."

Elite Campus Movers

(0)
Based in Tallahassee, Florida

Interstate Freight Shippers LLC

(0)
Based in North Miami Beach, Florida

United movers of America LLC.

(0)
Based in Hallandale, Florida

Ez Muvers LLC

(0)
Based in North Miami Beach, Florida

US-1 Van Lines

(34)
Reviewed Oct 19, 2019 by George Dienemann (1 stars)
Based in Miami, Florida

"The WORST NIGHTMARE IMAGINABLE! I would rate ZERO STARS but not possible. Everything related with this company is worst than bad. First of all they sent a "specialist" to check what you need to move and gets you an estimate, which will not corresp..."

Mikes Moving

(4)
Reviewed Feb 28, 2020 by Ember Segura (5 stars)
Based in Tallahassee, Florida

"Mike's Moving provided a great service when they helped us move from Niceville to Tallahassee. The three men provided for the job were very fast and efficient. I was very satisfied with the service and would definitely use them in the future and w..."

Community Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Tallahassee, Florida

Browning Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Tallahassee, Florida

Myrick Moving Company

(0)
Based in Tallahassee, Florida

Miami Moving & Storage

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

All Around Moving Services Company

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Eazy Moving Corp

(8)
Reviewed Mar 2, 2026 by Persephone Obannion (1 stars)
Based in Miami, Florida

"DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY. This company doesn't honor its own cancellation policy!!! They will tell you one thing, and then go around behind your back and do another. We ended up cancelling with this company when we needed to move, and after str..."

ProMovers

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Dixon Worldwide Logistics Inc

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Lift It Moving and Storage

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Union Moving & Storage LLC

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

ProMovers Inc

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

Pro Movers Miami

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida

City Movers LLC

(0)
Based in Miami, Florida
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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.

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Who regulates Tampa interstate movers?

Tampa moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of Florida

Let's see how many people move within Florida versus those who moved from Sunshine State to another state.

Moved Within FL
34%
Moved out of FL
66%

Statistically speaking, the share of out-of-state moves (66%) is much larger than that of local moves (34%) in the state of Florida.

Florida (Spanish for “land of flowers”) attracts millions of tourists, guests and retirees each year. And yet, the people moving out of the state outnumber those who have decided to move to another town or city within the same state – intrastate moving.

Who regulates Florida local movers

Any person who is involved in intrastate/local moving has to register annually with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Services. This includes any person/company that transports household goods for profit within Florida. The Bureau of Compliance is the responsible regulatory authority that manages Intrastate Movers.

Agency: The Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Compliance
Address: Terry Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399-6500
Phone: (800) 435-7352
Website: https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices

What do people move within Florida?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in FL?

Studio (5%)
1 Bedroom (23%)
2 Bedroom (26%)
3 Bedroom (20%)
4 Bedroom (8%)

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Moving to Tampa Guide

The population is 350,000 people, 23% out of which are of Hispanic or Latino origin. Tampa Bay Area is estimated at 3,142,663 people. Thunderstorms are so typical that it is referred to as the “Lightning Capital of North America”.

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Local Florida movers near Tampa

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By Vince Sanders

Moving Expert & Contributor

Vince is a moving industry professional with excessive experience in the industry both as a relocation sales representative, account manager and knowledgeable writer.

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