The Best Moving Companies in Jacksonville

Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Jacksonville. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
Our Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best container mover
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Portable storage
con Customer loads container
Best local mover
Thumbtack
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Local movers in your area
pro Free quotes and online booking
Best truck rental
budget
Budget
Our Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
pro DIY truck-rental moves
con Customer loads and drives truck

What type of moving company is right for you?

Professional movers
They handle it all.

Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.

Containers
You load, they ship.

You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.

Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.

Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.


The best long-distance movers in Jacksonville

Move.org researched over a dozen nationwide moving companies. These professional moving companies are our top picks. If you’re moving to a new home outside of Florida, we recommend these movers.
Best long-distance moving company
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
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    30 days free storage
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    10% Move.org discount
Best for accurate pricing
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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    Price matching
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    Charitable donations
Best premium services
americanvanlines
American Van Lines
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Flat rates
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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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    A la carte services
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    GPS tracking
Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Jacksonville

If you’re moving to a new home in Jacksonville or somewhere else in Florida, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer rating
Services
Phone
Learn More
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
Full-service (local)866-854-4629
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
904-666-0423
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
- Packing services
- Piano moving
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
904-323-6978
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
- Packing services
- Junk removal
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
904-222-6180
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
- Packing services
- Office relocation
- In-state moves
- Interstate moves
904-263-5523
4 out of 5 stars
4
- Packing services
- Furniture delivery
- In-state moves
904-696-6662

Best moving container companies in Jacksonville

Move.org analyzed approximately 8,000 customer reviews and 300 quotes over 3 years to find the best moving container companies in the US.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
$1,370$4,300866-229-4120
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$1,940$4,240800-722-5728
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
$1,500$3,880888-947-7974
4 out of 5 stars
4
$1,870$5,030844-362-5303
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
$1,730$4,100800-468-4285

Best truck rental companies in Jacksonville

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Brand
Avg. one-way rental price*
Avg. local rental price**
Mileage rate (local moves only)
Car trailers/tow dollies available
Website
$2,080.00$27.61As low as $0.47/mile
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$2,337.13$324.07As low as $1.29/mile
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$1,945.68$38.70As low as $0.99/mile
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N/A$129.77As low as $0.20/mile
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$1,944.93$328.09As low as $1.29/mile
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All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.

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What to know about moving in Jacksonville

In 2021, the monthly costs for an individual Jacksonville resident’s rent, utilities, food, and vehicle fuel only totaled $1,566.1 This makes Jacksonville’s living costs surprisingly low considering it’s the most populous metro in Florida.

And while Jacksonville still made our list of cities with the highest living costs, it wasn’t even in the top 40. Living costs in other Florida cities like Miami, Tampa, and Orlando are several hundred dollars higher than Jacksonville’s.

This relative affordability makes Jacksonville a great place to live if you want proximity to Florida’s world-famous beaches without paying through the nose.

Speaking of beaches…

Yes, Jacksonville is just a short drive away from several excellent beaches and beachfront communities including Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach.

And since Jacksonville lies right along Florida’s east coast, there are many more beaches you can reach if you’re willing to drive a few hours.

Additionally, the St. Johns River runs directly through Jacksonville, so you can even find exquisite waterfront beauty in the heart of the city.

As you’d expect from any city in Florida, Jacksonville has hot summers, temperate winters, and a lot of rain. Jacksonville gets its hottest in July when temperatures average over 80° Fahrenheit, and it gets the most rainfall in August with precipitation averaging 5.8 inches.2

What does this mean for your move? It means you should avoid moving to or around Jacksonville in the dead of summer if you can. Moving in 80-degree temperatures is miserable at best, and it can be dangerous if you don’t hydrate and rest properly. Similarly, moving during a rainstorm is no one’s definition of a good time.

If you can swing it, try to plan your move in early fall or late spring when Jacksonville’s temperatures are much cooler and it rains less. If you have to move in the summer, ensure you and your moving crew stay hydrated and avoid the sun. You should also pack water-sensitive belongings into waterproof plastic containers or trash bags to keep them safe from rain.

On average, it costs between $550–$2,000 to hire full-service movers for a local move. If you hire a moving container company instead, the range goes down to $500–$1,500. Renting a moving truck is the cheapest way to move, and it can cost as little $132 to rent a moving truck for a local move, though it will require you to do all the work.

Your exact price will depend on exactly how far you’re moving, how much stuff you have to move, and what moving service you get. Additionally, different moving companies will charge different rates for the same service, so you should get quotes from multiple movers near you to ensure you’re getting the cheapest price you can.

If you want to learn more about moving prices, read our guide to moving costs.

Sources

  1. Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2021,” September 30, 2021. Accessed February 1, 2022.
  2. Climate-date.org, “Climate Jacksonville.” Accessed February 1, 2022.
Joe Roberts
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Joe Roberts is a professional writer with a degree in writing studies and over four years of copywriting experience. He previously worked at Overstock.com, where he wrote about furniture, home decor, and moving. Joe has moved all over Utah, so he knows his way around a moving truck—and he spends his time (and money) expanding his personal library so it will be even heavier next time he moves.