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 should have read reviews!! Broken rocker, missing items. Charged me another $700 CASH ONLY when started loading. Most of my newly purchased boxes came back damaged. Definitely would not recommend that you use them. Person they told me was my con..."
"I am shocked by all the great reviews. This was hands down the worst experience of my life and was filled with many objective statements that ended up being false. The move took significantly longer than originally anticipated. Once the payment wa..."
"BEWARE of apparent Fraud and Predatory Practices by True Blue Moving Group, LLC of Greenacres, Florida, hereafter called TBMG. We were originally quoted a total of $4621.60 for the move what was the equivalent of a Studio Apartment (actually a On..."
"New Leaf provided a binding moving estimate with the option for a full refund of the down payment if cancelled more than five days prior to the scheduled move. We were to provide an updated inventory to New Leaf within the five day cancellation pe..."
"If I could rate 0 I would, estimate was 3000, final bill was 9000, used excessive packing $500 charge, ruined a 4500 refridge, claimed insurance, lost my number. Once they have your stuff, they hold it hostage for more money. They schedule and gav..."
"DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY TO BOOK ANY MOVING JOBS. THEY WILL DO NOTHING BUT LIE TO YOU AND THEN MAKE YOUR LIFE A LIVING HELL WHEN THE MOVE GOES BADLY. AND IT WILL GO BADLY. The company they "hired" for me was the absolute worst. They showed up 8 ho..."
"I should of known better like the old saying "too good to be true". They quoted me a price $2K cheaper than the cheapest price I had. My house deal fail through and I emailed the billing department and text this guy Vinny the very next day for my ..."
"American Standard Moving & Storage are crooks. They stole items from me & denied it. Lied to me on the phone when I asked if there were subcontractors (they said no). Kept my items for over a week after I got to my new home. Charged me an extra $1..."
"I hired Vanguard moving Jan of 2024 and told them what exactly included in the move the man I dealt with was Sam and he had quoted me $4450 with them packing everything and the week before they called and did their final review of Items and the pr..."
"This company scammed my mother and I by vastly overcharging us what was quoted. They also lost family heirlooms and damaged several items. AVOID!!!"
"They lied about bringing an empty truck which was 3/4 full so my partial load was put is storage in two states with quoted delivery of 5 days. Delivery was actually 30 days and they extorted more than $10,000 extra from us to actually deliver our ..."
"My price went up, my stuff came late, they avoided any type of communication in between pickup and delivery and I am missing boxes and some furniture and the process to claim everything takes more time and cost then everything in my house is worth..."
"I would give zero starts if I could. I contacted this company October 5, 2023, spoke with David Thomas. Booked a move and put a deposit of $943.00. I was notified My company contracts with someone else, so I cancelled the service. This company ref..."
"They use a 3rd party to move your things, delivery is not communicated properly and this could take up to 30 days. Stated when contacted by the 3rd party agency. Use van lines at your own risk.belive the 1 star reviews they speak volume"
"I hired this company in June 2022 to move from IN to VA. Paid over $4000, then the day the truck was loaded, the guy tells me I owe him $5000. I said I already paid. He said you paid the broker but you have to pay us, too. It was either pay them o..."
"I gave them a check for $700.00. I worked with them for 4 months coordinating my life. I told them I was flying in and out and had to have a definitive date I could depend on. Over and over I asked to ensure there would be no issues. I was not giv..."
"MAP MOVERS The Movers that picked up and dropped off, were hard workers and very polite. Management and dealing with my refund for late days was absolutely deplorable. My move was last September and to this day the horrible management Led by MAX..."
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.