If you’re moving in Orlando and Googling “how much do movers cost,” here’s the honest answer from a licensed local moving company: most local Orlando moves cost $600 to $2,400 all in, depending on your home size and how much stuff you have. That’s the short version. Now the details.
Why Orlando moving rates are hourly (not flat-rate)
Almost every local move in Orlando is priced hourly. Reputable Orlando movers charge $130–$290 per hour for crew + truck + basic materials. Hourly pricing is more honest than flat-rate for local jobs because every move is different — a packed-to-the-ceiling 1-bed takes longer than an organized 2-bed.
Hourly rates by crew size in Orlando:
- 2-person crew: $130–$180/hr (studios, 1-bed apartments)
- 3-person crew: $170–$230/hr (2–3 bed homes)
- 4-person crew: $220–$290/hr (3–4 bed homes)
- 5-person crew (2 trucks): $300–$400/hr (estates, 5+ bedrooms)
These rates include the truck, uniformed crew, moving pads, shrink wrap, dollies, tape, mileage within the Orlando metro, fuel, and basic furniture disassembly. You should never pay separately for any of that.
Orlando moving costs by home size
The easiest way to estimate your own move is to look up your home size. These are the typical all-in costs for local Orlando moves (under 50 miles), standard access, no specialty items:
- Studio apartment: $400–$700 (2 movers, 3–4 hours, 15–25 boxes)
- 1-bedroom apartment: $500–$900 (2 movers, 3–5 hours, 25–40 boxes)
- 2-bedroom apartment: $650–$1,100 (2–3 movers, 4–6 hours, 40–60 boxes)
- 2-bedroom home: $900–$1,400 (3 movers, 5–7 hours, 50–75 boxes)
- 3-bedroom home: $1,200–$1,800 (3 movers, 6–8 hours, 75–100 boxes)
- 4-bedroom home: $1,800–$2,400 (3–4 movers, 8–10 hours, 100–150 boxes)
- 5+ bedroom estate: $2,500–$5,000+ (4–5 movers, 10+ hours, 150+ boxes)
See our full Orlando moving cost guide for detailed tables including long-distance pricing to 8 major US cities.
What pushes your price up (or down)
Five things change your total cost:
- Home size & inventory. More stuff = more time. An organized 3-bed can take less time than a cluttered 2-bed.
- Access. Stairs, elevators, long carries, and narrow streets add time. Third-floor walk-ups typically add 30–60 minutes.
- Specialty items. Pianos ($250–$1,200 extra), safes, pool tables, grandfather clocks, and aquariums may need specialty crews.
- Packing. Full packing adds 8–16 labor hours for a typical home. Materials run $150–$400 in boxes, paper, tape.
- Day and season. Weekends and summer carry premiums. October–April weekdays are cheapest.
How to save money on your Orlando move
- Book Tue–Thu, mid-month. The cheapest week of the year to move is typically mid-January or mid-February on a Tuesday.
- Pack yourself. Packing labor is typically the single biggest add-on. DIY saves $1,000+ on most moves.
- Declutter first. Sell, donate, or trash anything you don’t want at the new place. You pay by the hour for what movers carry.
- Get 3 written quotes. Pricing varies 20–40% between Orlando movers. Quotes should always be written.
- Be ready when the crew arrives. Boxes packed, nothing blocking pathways, kids and pets out of the way.
How much to tip Orlando movers
Tipping isn’t required but is appreciated. Florida industry standard is:
- $5/hour per mover for good service
- $10/hour per mover for exceptional service
- 5–10% of total cost split among crew is another common approach
For a $1,500 move with 3 movers over 6 hours: $90–$180 total in tips is typical ($30–$60 per mover). Cash is always appreciated, but Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App work too. Tips go entirely to the crew.
Red flags to watch for
Not every Orlando moving company is legit. Watch for:
- No written estimate (verbal = meaningless)
- Large deposits required for local moves
- No USDOT number (every interstate mover should have one — verify at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov)
- Cash-only payment demands
- Unmarked or rental trucks
- Surprise fees added on move day
Ready for a free quote?
Liberty Moves Orlando is a licensed, family-run Orlando moving company (USDOT 3455436) with transparent pricing and no high-pressure sales. Request a written quote in minutes — we’ll reply the same day.