Reviewed movers in Tampa
"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..."
"Run for your life! This bunch of punk kid bandits have to be stopped. I had a move so horrendous from them. First they show up in a U-Haul then a few juveniles are set loose to charm you and take their sweet time. One shared with me he was fro..."
"When they came to my house on a Sunday I was told that it would be an additional $2000 in addition to the $4000 I had been quoted. Kept my items for 2 weeks then some were broken when they did arrive. The settlement was $60 on a 40 year old cedar ..."
"I have 5 pieces of furniture damaged by this company. I have a $750 judgement from small claims court. Do not use them!"
"Liars, unsympathetic - said they were not brokers, turned out to be brokers. Spent thousands of dollars on a cross country move booked 8 months in advance. Told that the company they hired was known to break stuff and “misplace” items. We lost 25%..."
"This company must be close they are sheeting America people i have very bad moving stuff with them start from 5 to 10 business day then I get my stuff after two months in terrible way raining in my stuff Lyres people sheeting people don’t believ..."
"Our stuff was picked up 11/1. Instead of heading to CA from VA, as was planned, it was sent to a warehouse in MD. Where it sat until the middle of the month 11/15. We lived for two weeks in VA and then two weeks in CA with no stuff. It was picked ..."
"All I can say is respect! They work very hard and very professional. They have all the equipment they need to make your move more easy and comfortable. I had the pleasure to meet them! Thank you very much for your help! I’d highly recommend them! ..."
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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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.