Your move from Rhode Island to Florida
Gorilla Haulers handles furniture protection, loading, transportation and unloading for your Rhode Island to Florida move. Packing and storage can be arranged as part of your moving plan.
An estimated 56% of housing units in Rhode Island are detached houses. For a house move, include the garage, basement, patio and spare rooms when counting furniture and boxes. 2020–2024 Census housing estimates.
Plan your packing · What to expect on moving day · Storage between homes
Planning your Rhode Island to Florida move
Tell the team what is at each location and when access ends. For a Florida condo, obtain the receiving requirements separately so the final loading plan includes every item without assuming immediate arrival.
Cost to move from Rhode Island to Florida
Our rate to Florida: $4.25 per cubic foot, $1,480 minimum, plus a 13% fuel surcharge.
Example prices by shipment size, including the 13% fuel surcharge. Your written estimate is based on the cubic feet of your actual inventory.
| Moving route | Small shipment up to 600 cu. ft. approx. 2,000–3,500 lb | Medium shipment 601–1,200 cu. ft. approx. 3,500–7,000 lb | Large shipment 1,201+ cu. ft. approx. 7,000+ lb | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island to Florida | $1,672–$2,882Studio, 1-bedroom, or lighter shipment | $2,886–$5,763Typical 2–3 bedroom home | From $5,768Larger home or fuller inventory | Request pricing for Rhode Island to Florida |
Examples, not a quote. They assume one pickup and one delivery. Packing, storage after the free period, and some access situations can add to the total. See what's included and what costs extra.
Measure your shipment · Check estimate factors and add-ons · Prepare building paperwork
Request my free estimateFrom a customer who moved to Florida
“Gorilla Haulers completed my long distance interstate move with precision professionalism, and no stress. I needed to move the contents from three separate storage locations around northern Virginia to new home in Florida. Wilson and his crew picked up everything from each location and even provided additional packing to protect my furnishings. Mike and his delivery team showed up within 3 days on time and moved everything into my home in just a few hours either zero damage. I highly recommend Gorilla Haulers. Local company and very professional..”
Estimates, protection and state rules
Before you book, review how interstate estimates, added items and shipment protection work, and the rules for a move entirely within Rhode Island.
Interstate moving: estimates, inventory changes and shipment protection · Rhode Island in-state moving rules
Review the two ends of your move
| Location | Access to review |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island pickup | A short drive within Rhode Island can still be the starting point of a much longer interstate move. Share the destination ZIP code as well as pickup details, including upper-floor furniture and any separate storage location. |
| Florida delivery | For a Florida condo, confirm elevator reservations, loading hours, and any paperwork needed for movers. Give us your first available delivery date separately from your flight or drive south. If your closing or lease start is uncertain, discuss storage before pickup. |
Compare the housing at pickup and delivery
Rhode Island
- Detached houses
- 56% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 4% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 9% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 36% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Florida
- Detached houses
- 55% of housing units
- Attached single-unit homes
- 7% of housing units
- Buildings with 20+ units
- 14% of housing units
- Renter-occupied homes
- 32% of occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates, table B25024; B25003 (tenure). Rounded survey estimates.
Moving from Rhode Island to Florida: the migration figures
About 2,205 people moved from Rhode Island to Florida in a single year, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 survey.
| New residence | People | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2,205 | ±1,011 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 state-to-state migration flows (Excel). Counts people, not households; 90% margins of error.
