Florida · 125,520 residents
509 FMCSA-registered movers serving Lakeland, FL — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 125,520 and 509 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Lakeland has a deep moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Lakeland are quoted by the hour: expect around $135 per hour for two movers and a truck, $180 for three, and $225 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 177 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 386 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Lakeland is relatively spread out (1,702 people per square mile), so trucks can usually park close to the door and hourly moves tend to run at the lower end of the time ranges below.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $560 | $680 | $830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $670 | $810 | $990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,720 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,570 | $6,790 | $8,280 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,890 | $2,300 | $2,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,720 | $5,750 | $7,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,540 | $9,200 | $11,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,370 | $12,650 | $15,430 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,700 | $4,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,550 | $6,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,590 | $9,260 | $11,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,140 | $14,810 | $18,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,700 | $20,360 | $24,840 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
509 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Publix Super Markets INC
Legal name: Se Independent Delivery Services INC
Legal name: Exxact Transport INC
Legal name: Agios Rafael Holdings LLC
Legal name: J & J Family Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Double S Express LLC
Legal name: Terry'S Logistics LLC
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386 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 177 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Lakeland run $2,830–$4,210 for a one-bedroom and $7,540–$11,220 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Lakeland typically charge about $135 to $225 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $560 to $830, a two-bedroom $1,090 to $1,620 and a four-bedroom $2,610 to $3,880.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,720 to $7,020 and a three-bedroom $7,540 to $11,220. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 509 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Lakeland, of which 177 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.