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
"Were given a window of time for the company to arrive for pick up; they called early and let us know that they were on their way, time of arrival was on point. They came in and did a walk through and got right to work. They handled everything wi..."
"I was expected to be excited about the process of moving out of my apartment to a bigger house, but I also felt nervous about the process. Fortunately, this team made everything so much easier. They were fast but never careless, and took care to e..."
"Our movers from Latitude were Martin and Evan.. Great guys, really nice, hard workers! They kept in communication with me and my wife throughout, letting us know how they do things, what they were about to do.. At the move in location, making sure..."
"Just wanted to Thank the Moving around the Clock folks. From the first call to the last item moved for me. The service was so professional and kind. I so appreciated how good they were as a Team and getting the job done. Just made my move so much ..."
"Our Family Moving gets our HIGHEST recommendation! They arrived 15 minutes early, worked non-stop, but professionally and carefully, and had our 4-bedroom house loaded and unloaded (3 miles away) in about 7 hours! We could not be happier with them..."
"I am very pleased with the moving services that the American Star Moving provided me with. They did a very professional job. The whole team are very organized, respectful, and responsible. They take very good care of my furniture and personal item..."
"The movers showed up right when they said they would and got to work fast. They wrapped my dining table, carried boxes into each room, and set up the bed. Really appreciate how smooth it went. Thanks for your help, guys. I’ll be reaching out to yo..."
"Thanks for being by my side during the relocations. I appreciate your services. They came just at the right time. I needed perfect relocations the most at that particular moment and it happened so. After being disappointed multiple times, I needed..."
"I used Nationwide Moving Group in November of 2022 to move much of my furniture and had only the best experience! 4 Men came including a nice, chatty supervisor. They all worked hard, very carefully wrapped our furniture, were friendly and did no ..."
"The level of communication from their customer care unit was amazing, plus I got a quote almost immediately after contacting them. They arrived 20 minutes earlier and in no time they were done with the packing and loading; I was surprised at the l..."
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.