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Moving to or from Fort Myers, FL
48 reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026 describe a move into or out of Fort Myers, with a median of $3,955 on the way in and $4,800 on the way out. Haulest is not a carrier, so the figures come from those reviews, not from a truck we send.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Fort Myers
The most common origins in these reviews are Fort Lauderdale, FL; New York, NY; Solon, OH.
Where arrivals start. The most common origins in these reviews are Fort Lauderdale, FL; New York, NY; Solon, OH. Across 29 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Fort Myers is $3,955. Moves that stay inside Florida have too few priced reviews for a median, so this figure is the one for trips into the city.
What the price level shows. BEA price parity for 2024 puts the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro at 102.3 and Florida as a whole at 103.4, with the US set at 100. A number above 100 means prices sit a little higher than the national mark. A personal range starts with the cost calculator.
What reviewers paid, Fort Myers. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Fort Myers from elsewhere | $3,955 | 29 |
| Out of Fort Myers | $4,800 | 19 |
| From Fort Myers within the state | not published | 4 |
| Price level, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL (US = 100) | 102.3 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Top-rated movers in and near Fort Myers
Each has 5+ reviews and 4.0+ stars. Movers reviewed in the last 3 years come first, then by rating weighted by how many reviews back it. Few Fort Myers movers qualify, so the list goes on with the best elsewhere in the state; each card says where the mover is based. No mover pays to be on this list.
- Alltrust Movers5.0(518 reviews)Miami · USDOT 1419273 · latest review Jun 2024
- Allied Transportation Group LLC5.0(396 reviews)West Palm Beach · USDOT 3691803 · latest review Aug 2025
- Direct Relocation Services LLC5.0(371 reviews)Fort Lauderdale · USDOT 3000931 · latest review Aug 2026
- Value Added Moving5.0(227 reviews)Fort Lauderdale · USDOT 3488475 · latest review Oct 2026
- NXT Level Moving LLC5.0(214 reviews)Delray Beach · USDOT 4069463 · latest review Nov 2026
- Moving Direct Van Lines LLC5.0(182 reviews)Davie · USDOT 3548632 · latest review Sep 2024
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Moving out of Fort Myers
Reviews cluster in Apr, Oct, Aug and thin out in Nov, Sep, Feb.
Where outbound moves end. The most common destinations in these reviews are Clarkesville, GA; Portage, MI; Pensacola, FL. Across 19 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Fort Myers is $4,800. A move that leaves Florida is interstate and falls under federal rules (USDOT, FMCSA).
When to book. Reviews cluster in Apr, Oct, Aug and thin out in Nov, Sep, Feb. Those are post dates, usually a few weeks after the move, so the cluster is only a rough signal of when the moves happened. Check peak timing and how to read an estimate before you sign.
Where reviewers came from and went, Fort Myers.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 2 | Clarkesville, GA | 1 |
| New York, NY | 2 | Portage, MI | 1 |
| Solon, OH | 1 | Pensacola, FL | 1 |
| Columbus, OH | 1 | Frederick, MD | 1 |
| Carbondale, CO | 1 | Saint Marys, GA | 1 |
Source: Haulest review file, 3 Nov 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Fort Myers move harder
Put elevator access in writing before the quote.
What reviews flag on site. The access problem these reviews name most is elevators. 35.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.98. Put elevator access in writing before the quote. That note keeps the crew and the price tied to the building.
How to use a sour rating. A mean of 2.98 and damage mentions in 35.4% of reviews are a reason to read the estimate line by line. Moves inside Florida follow state rules on the state page, while a move that leaves Florida is interstate and federal (USDOT, FMCSA). Look up a carrier with the license lookup before you pay a deposit.
Access problems named in Fort Myers reviews
Elevators · 2 reviews
“They also nickel and dimed for extra boxes and "long carry" which meant it was a longer trip from the elevator to the truck ($100).”
Route pages from and to Fort Myers
What a moving crew earns around Fort Myers
Half of the hand movers in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area earn less than $18.50 an hour (US: $19.35); truck drivers, $23.54. An hourly quote for a crew pays two or three of them, plus the truck, fuel, insurance, and the company's margin, so the rate per mover is usually two to three times the wage. A rate near the wage itself means someone is not insured or not paid.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: 53-7062 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand (4,680 jobs in the area); 53-3032 Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. The occupation includes warehouse work, not only moving crews. BLS wage data
Doing it yourself
Renting a truck in Fort Myers
Which truck fits your home, and what to check before you book one here.
- Studio10 to 12 ft truck380 to 450 cu ft. The smallest box truck. No ramp at any brand.
- 1 or 2 bedroom15 to 16 ft truck658 to 800 cu ft. The most rented size and the smallest with a ramp.
- 3 bedroom20 to 22 ft truck1,016 to 1,200 cu ft. U-Haul and Penske only; Budget skips from 16 to 26 ft.
- 4 bedroom26 ft truck1,682 to 1,700 cu ft. The largest you can drive on a regular licence.
Fuel is only part of a DIY move: add the rental, mileage or days, coverage, equipment, tolls, and your time.
Sources: Brand spec pages (U-Haul, Penske, Budget) (mpg and fuel type); US EIA weekly retail prices (week of 26 Oct 2026).
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 3 Nov 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a move to Fort Myers cost?
- Across 29 priced reviews, the median for a move into Fort Myers is $3,955. Moves that stay inside Florida have too few priced reviews for a median. Outbound moves show a median of $4,800 across 19 priced reviews.
- Where are people moving from when they come to Fort Myers?
- The most common origins in this file are Fort Lauderdale, FL; New York, NY; Solon, OH. The file holds 48 reviews dated 2017 to 3 Nov 2026. Those cities are the ones named most often among arrivals.
- Where do people go when they leave Fort Myers?
- The most common destinations in these reviews are Clarkesville, GA; Portage, MI; Pensacola, FL. A move that leaves Florida is interstate and falls under federal rules (USDOT, FMCSA). Moves that stay inside the state follow the rules on the state page.
- What should I tell a mover before a Fort Myers quote?
- The access problem these reviews name most is elevators. 35.4% of these reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 2.98. Put elevator access in writing before the quote so the price matches the building.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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