Top Miami Movers
Your Guide to the Magic City’s 5 Best Moving Companies
Miami, as anyone who’s ever lived there knows, is a city with the very best of everything. The best beaches and best nightlife, combined with best dining and shopping. And, many would argue, the very best quality of life in the country – and possibly the world. So it makes perfect sense that Miami has some truly great moving companies to help people coming into the city or local residents who’ve decided to move to another part of the Miami Metro Area or South Florida.
As with everything else in Miami, they’ve come to expect the very best from their local movers.
In fact, our annual survey of the very best moving companies in Miami can be a bit challenging, because the truth is it’s almost impossible to survive in this city if you’re a truly awful moving company – or even a mediocre mover. Almost by definition, if you’ve been operating as a moving company in Miami for any length of time, you’re doing something right.
So rating the best Miami movers ultimately comes down to the little things. All of these companies are likely to get your stuff – intact – from Point A to Point B. But which mover goes the extra mile? Which has specific advantages that the other movers, for all of their success, still lack? And which of these guys answers your questions ASAP to alleviate anxiety?
After carefully ranking dozens of different movers in the Miami Metro Area, only a handful emerged from that process as true standouts.
And only ONE mover – International Van Lines – excelled in every single category.
So if you’re moving locally in Miami – or anywhere in the Miami Metropolitan Area or South Florida, you can’t go wrong with International Van Lines. IVL is the only professional moving company, of all those we surveyed, to earn our very highest rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
“International” is in the name because that’s where it all started for IVL: international moving. But what a lot of people don’t realize is, that IVL is also Miami’s best local mover. IVL is based just up the coast in Coral Springs – right next door to Miami – and the company knows the entire Gold Coast, from Miami up to Palm Beach County, better than any other mover in the business.
So whether you’re coming into Miami from out-of-state, you’re moving from one side of Miami to the other, or – God forbid – you’ve decided to leave this wonderful city altogether, IVL is the only professional moving company with the resources, the personnel, and the experience you need to ensure that your move is swift, seamless and stress-free.
And if you’re coming to Miami from somewhere else, take a moment to check out our guide to all the best features of the Sunshine State and all the best reasons for relocating there.
Let’s be honest: even when there seems to be a wealth of moving options, finding a reliable mover is never as easy as you think it’s going to be. That’s why we’ve put together this series of unbiased reviews: to help you choose the very best moving company for you, and you alone. One of the advantages of International Van Lines is that the company – at least for the moment – seems to do everything well, which means that if your next move is local or long-distance – or even international – IVL is the most reliable option, by far.
Why Miami, FL?
Why Miami? Because the city has everything that California’s best cities have, but with even better beaches and a lower cost of living! Indeed, a number of beaches in and around Miami consistently vie for the title of most beautiful in the world.
Then there’s the quality of life factor, which applies to all of South Florida. Miami was a sleepy backwater until the 1960s and 1970s, but we’ve been going gangbusters ever since. There’s an economic and cultural vibrancy to Miami, and it’s become one of America’s great cities – a center of shopping and dining, nightlife, glitz and glamor, upscale homes in awe-inspiring locales, watersports, golf and tennis, ethnic and cultural diversity, and of palpable energy and spirit. The local schools are excellent, the economy is strong and parks and preserves can be found everywhere.
Quaint, lovely communities like Miami Lakes, Coral Gables, and Coconut Grove exist side-by-side with the vitality of Miami’s downtown core.
Miami’s reputation for art and culture also extends far beyond the city’s many galleries and museums. The architecture of Miami contributes to the artistic landscape all on its own, and Miami Beach – and South Beach in particular – is justly famous for its impressive Art Deco buildings.
So… why Miami? The question should probably be: why not Miami? We have everything, and we’re constantly moving forward!
What Should You Expect From a Moving Company in Miami?
Everybody knows the things that make a moving company great. The very best movers get your household goods to your new home on time and in pristine condition—and they do it affordably and answer any questions you might have while providing amazing service.
How We Rate the Very Best Miami Movers
We scored major moving companies in Miami across five key categories:
- Customer satisfaction
- Range of available services
- Reputation
- Responsiveness
- Dispute resolution practices
Each of these survey categories is made up of 10 separate questions, and each of these, in turn, is assigned one-tenth of a point if the moving company reaches the expected standard. If, for any reason, the mover doesn’t reach the expected standard, that tenth of a point is withheld. Examples of the sorts of questions that populate our survey are provided below. This isn’t a complete list – just a sampling.
Customer satisfaction (0-5):
Does the company move customers’ household goods on time and on budget and with the utmost care? Does it answer customers’ questions without delay? Do they provide excellent customer service? What do Yelp and Google reviews reveal?
Available services (0-5):
Does the mover offer comprehensive moving services? What’s included, and what’s not? Does the mover offer local, intrastate, interstate, and international services? Are they residential movers and commercial movers?
Reputation (0-5):
What’s the company’s reputation inside and outside the moving industry? What do customers competitors and third-party reviewers—like the Better Business Bureau (BBB)—say about the company.
Responsiveness (0-5):
Again, how quickly does the company answer questions from existing and prospective customers? How accurate and useful are the answers?
Dispute Resolution (0-5):
How good is the mover at resolving disputes quickly? Does it do everything possible to make its customers happy?
After close examination of just under three dozen full-service moving companies doing business in, or near, Miami, we developed a cumulative score for each. The top five movers are profiled below, starting with the very best – International Van Lines.
Miami’s 5 Best Movers for 2025
- International Van Lines: 5.0 out of a possible 5.0
- All My Sons Moving & Storage of Miami LLC: 4.80 out of 5.0
- Piece of Cake Moving & Storage: 4.50 out of 5.0
- Our Family Moving & Storage: 4.50 out of 5.0
- Local N Long Distance Movers: 4.30 out of 5.0
#1: International Van Lines (IVL)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
USDOT NUMBER: 2293832
MC NUMBER: 796971
FOUNDED: 2000
3957 NW 126TH AVE, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065-7609
International Van Lines (IVL) is our #1 Miami-based mover for 2025.
IVL, founded in 2000, is BY FAR the best choice if you’re moving overseas or across state lines. But what a lot of people don’t realize is that IVL is an equally solid choice if you’re moving locally.
For almost 25 years, IVL has been moving customers into and out of Miami and across the Miami Metropolitan Area. The company knows Miami so well because it’s based just up the road in Coral Springs! Over the past quarter-century IVL has watched as Miami’s become a world-class city that attracts visitors – and investors – from every corner of the planet. And they’ve been a big part of that transformation.
IVL meets and exceeds every expectation you might have of a first-rate Miami moving company.
Indeed, IVL’s size and resources give it a major leg up on the competition, and even during local moves across the Miami Metro Area (Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County), IVL can call on resources that few other movers in the area are capable of matching.
IVL offers comprehensive packing and unpacking services, customized services for high-value and/or fragile items (like artwork, antiques, and collector vehicles), varied storage options, and junk removal. IVL can handle complex residential relocations as well as commercial, corporate, military, and industrial moves. The company also offers robust insurance coverage, real-time shipment tracking, and live chat and customer service 24/7.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) currently rates IVL an A+, and the average customer rating is a highly impressive 4.7/5, based on more than 540 Google reviews, which puts IVL well ahead of its local competitors.
Customer feedback on IVL is consistently positive, indicating a mover that does a fantastic job, along with highly-satisfied customers who would use the company again.
All in all, IVL is the obvious choice for those moving into, out of, or across the Miami Metropolitan Area. Simply put, no other local mover can do what IVL does.
So, again, International Van Lines is our undisputed winner for 2025 – the company to beat, and the only moving company in Miami that tops its rivals in every major category! Give them a call if you need help with your upcoming move.
WEBSITE: https://internationalvanlines.com/
TELEPHONE: (877) 647-1336
MOVE DISTANCES
- Local, long-distance (including interstate), and international
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Comprehensive packing and unpacking services
- Furniture assembly and disassembly
- Highly-trained, fully-professional moving crews
- Personalized services for especially valuable items and/or fragile items, including art, antiques, electronics, dishes, collector vehicles and important documents
- Transport via IVL’s fleet of high-end moving trucks and vans
- Debris pickup
- Vehicle transport (domestic and international)
- Varied storage options (short-term, long-term, climate-controlled)
- Insurance coverage
- Full residential, corporate, commercial, industrial and military relocation services
- Live chat and customer service 24/7
- Easy, real-time shipment tracking
- Free in-person or online quote using IVL’s moving cost calculator
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees – ever.
- IVL accepts credit cards for the deposit. However, the balance is due as a cashier’s check, a money order, cash, or a business check. IVL requires 50 percent of the balance on moving day and the remainder at time of delivery.
#2: All My Sons Moving & Storage of Miami LLC
USDOT NUMBER: 2476441
MC NUMBER: 856675
FOUNDED: 1999
987 SE 11TH PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
111 NE 1ST ST 8TH FLOOR #1004
MIAMI, FL 33132
All My Sons Moving & Storage describes itself as “a family-owned, local moving company serving Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and everything in between.” All My Sons has been in business since 1999, and in that time they’ve forged a well-deserved reputation for excellence as a local, long-distance, and international mover. They specialize in moving customers into, out of, and across South Florida, and they’re based in Hialeah, a city in the Miami Metro Area.
All My Sons also specializes in moving large items and/or heavy items (e.g., pianos and pool tables), as well as delicate items like antiques and artwork. The company provides comprehensive moving services, including full packing and unpacking and both short-term and long-term storage.
Customer reviews, based on what’s available online, seem somewhat mixed.
Yelp gives All My Sons Miami only 1.1 stars – based on just 46 reviews – while Google awards All My Sons only 2 out of a possible 5 stars, based on 60 reviews. Google reviews for the company as a whole (i.e., outside of Miami) are quite good, however.
The BBB gives All My Sons Moving & Storage a solid ‘A’ rating. The company is, in short, is a highly-reliable mover that has long served Miami and South Florida. Those planning a move could certainly do much worse than this moving industry veteran. That being said, customers should take note of the low Yelp and Google scores associated with All My Sons’ Miami operations and ask serious questions of the company prior to using them to handle any local residential or commercial move.
WEBSITE: https://www.allmysons.com/florida/miami/
TELEPHONE: (305) 907-2184
MOVE DISTANCES
- Local, long-distance, and international moving services
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Comprehensive and customized packing services
- Specializes in residential and commercial moves
- Offers personalized services for high-value and/or fragile items, including pianos, electronics and dishes
- Will supply high-quality packing supplies and moving boxes for a fee
- Short-term and long-term storage
- Free, no-obligation moving estimate and quote
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Offices in Hialeah, FL-Miami, FL
- All My Sons Moving & Storage requires a refundable deposit to hold a move date. In the event of cancellation, with reasonable notice, the deposit will be refunded.
- All My Sons Moving & Storage requires payment on the date of delivery. Acceptable payment methods include cash, traveler’s check, money order, and cashier’s check. The company does not accept personal checks.
#3: Piece of Cake Moving & Storage
USDOT NUMBER: 3066988
MC NUMBER: 58659
FOUNDED: 2017-2018
405 LEXINGTON AVE, SUITE 740
NEW YORK, NY 10174
DORAL, FL
33132
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage is another highly reliable mover that handles local moves in and around the Miami Metro Area, although the company can also handle intra-state and long-distance moves. Piece of Cake is headquartered in NYC, where it was founded in late 2017. The company spent some time establishing itself in the Tri-State Area before it opened locations in Los Angeles and Miami.
Most reviewers suggest that Piece of Cake stays fairly close to home and specializes in moves within the state of Florida and in and around Miami in particular. Piece of Cake can handle all basic residential and commercial moves and excels in handling large and/or delicate items like pianos, pool tables and computer equipment. The company also provides crating services. There’s not much evidence that Piece of Cake has significant experience with industrial or governmental moves.
Piece of Cake provides full packing and unpacking services.
The company’s website offers a flat pricing guarantee and makes a point of stressing its donations to charitable nonprofits. Piece of Cake offers varied storage options and is willing to supply customers with moving supplies if they’re interested in doing some of the preliminary packing and organizing themselves.
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and currently has a C- rating.
The BBB’s website notes that the company’s New Jersey operations were cited by authorities for deficient or non-existing licenses. The BBB also notes almost 40 complaints against the company. However, most of these issues appear to involve the company’s Tri-State Area operations, not its Miami operations.
Yelp gives the company’s Miami operations 4.5 stars out of 5 (on the basis of almost 70 reviews), while Google Reviews gives the company a very generous 5/5 stars, collated from 140 reviews. Trustpilot gives Piece of Cake 4.9 stars (based on almost 8000 reviews).
Piece of Cake Moving & Storage in Miami is clearly a decent choice for basic moves throughout South Florida, but it’s important that customers check out the latest customer reviews – and visit the BBB – to make sure that the company is over its past licensing difficulties.
WEBSITE: https://mypieceofcakemove.com/miami
TELEPHONE: (212) 651-7273
MOVE DISTANCES
- Local and intrastate (Florida) and interstate (long-distance)
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Comprehensive packing and unpacking services; crating
- Customized moving services for large, heavy, and awkward items, as well as extremely delicate and/or valuable items
- Storage services (short-term, long-term, etc.)
- Well-trained and professional moving staff
- Offers both residential and commercial moving services
- Provides dedicated moving advisor
- Can deliver moving supplies
- Free online or in-person moving estimate and quote
- Services available 24/7, 365
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Flat pricing
- $50 deposit (online payment form), which goes towards the total moving cost. The remaining balance is due one business day prior to the move
- Accepts online debit/credit, cash, or a certified check
#4: Our Family Moving & Storage
USDOT NUMBER: 3374772
MC NUMBER: 1082468
FOUNDED: 2020
940 ELLER DR, BAY 4
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Since its founding, Our Family Moving & Storage has been building a sterling reputation in and around the Miami Metro Area while also serving much of South Florida. Our Family is a family-owned and operated business that moves customers locally and within the state of Florida.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, the company can handle residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental moves and offers comprehensive moving services, including packing and unpacking, crating, and both short-term and long-term storage. Much of Our Family’s reputation rests on its ability to move high-value, challenging, and/or fragile items, including art, antiques, musical instruments, pool tables, electronics, collector automobiles, family heirlooms, and important documents.
The company stresses that it treats all its customers “like family.”
At the moment, Our Family Moving and Storage’s Yelp reviews average 4.7/5 stars, based on 123 reviews, while the company’s Google reviews are an extremely impressive 5/5, based on more than 1030 reviews. The BBB awards Our Family an A+ rating and notes that the company is fully accredited. There’s no doubt that Our Family Moving and Storage is adept at carrying out local moves in – and around – the Miami Metro Area and throughout the state of Florida.
That said, this isn’t a big company, and hiring Our Family Moving & Storage to handle larger, more complicated moves that reach further afield is something that should be considered carefully.
WEBSITE: https://ourfamilymovingandstorage.com/
TELEPHONE: (954) 453-1111
MOVE DISTANCES
- Local and intrastate (Florida); some interstate (East Coast in particular)
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Comprehensive packing and unpacking services; crating
- Customized moving services for large, heavy, and awkward items (aquariums, pool tables, electronics, appliances) as well as extremely delicate and/or valuable items
- Storage services (short-term, long-term, etc.)
- Highly-trained professional staff
- Residential, corporate, industrial, military, and governmental moves
- Free in-person moving estimate and quote
- Military Discount
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Accepted forms of payment: cash, money order, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Zelle
#5: Local N Long Distance Movers
USDOT NUMBER: 2916001
MC NUMBER: N/A
FOUNDED: 2018
1840 CORAL WAY, STE 238
MIAMI, FL 33145
3401 N MIAMI AVE STE 230
MIAMI, FL 33127
Local N Long Distance Movers has branches all across the United States, but the company operates in and around Miami and knows the area well. LNLD Movers claims to have moved many tens of thousands of customers in and around the Miami Metro Area as well as across the state of Florida and to and from other parts of the United States. Given the company’s size and experience, this isn’t a surprise at all.
LNLD specializes in moves involving apartments, condominiums, single family homes and commercial office space. Corporate and commercial moves – in addition to basic residential moves – also feature regularly in the company’s schedule.
LNLD Movers offer customers a full range of moving services, including packing and unpacking, crating and different types of storage. The company also excels in moving large, unwieldy objects like pianos and extremely delicate—and often expensive—items like artwork, antiques, and electronics. Local N Long Distance Movers prides itself on employing only full-time, highly-trained professional staff.
While Yelp gives LNLD Movers a generous 4.8/5 stars—based on 111 reviews—Google is even more generous, assigning the company a full 5 stars.
However, LNLD Movers lacks BBB accreditation, and – in fact – the BBB decided a couple of years ago that certain of the company’s claims violated its advertising standards.
This is why LNLD Movers – though a consistently high achiever in terms of customer reviews – only comes in at #5.
Overall, Local N Long Distance Movers in Miami have a solid reputation and should be able to handle local, intrastate, and interstate moves without difficulty. Even so, the company’s issues with the BBB could be suggestive of deeper problems, so don’t hesitate to ask questions if you’re worried about the company’s ability to meet your moving needs.
WEBSITE: https://localnlongdistancemovers.com/miami/
TELEPHONE: (305) 704-8978; (800) 285-0898; (645) 215-8108
MOVE DISTANCES
- Local and long-distance (intra-state and inter-state)
AVAILABLE SERVICES
- Comprehensive packing unpacking and crating services
- Specializing in large, unwieldy items (including appliances) as well as delicate and expensive items, like electronics
- Highly trained and professional moving crews
- Storage services (short-term, long-term)
- Residential, commercial, governmental, industrial and corporate relocations
- Specializing in large and heavy items as well as delicate and expensive items
- Free online moving quote
- Robust insurance coverage and heightened safety features to ensure a damage-free move
- Free online or in-person quote
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Accepted forms of payment: cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
How Much Do Full-Service Movers in Miami Usually Charge?
The cost of hiring professional movers in and around Miami depends on several factors, including the weight and volume of the personal belongings that have to be moved, and – crucially – the distance they need to go. As you might expect, moving the contents of a single room is a bit pricier than moving the contents of a five-bedroom house!
For more details, you can check out moveBuddha‘s extremely useful guide to moving costs in Florida, as well as their highly efficient and impressively accurate moving cost calculator. The website iMoving.com also offers valuable insight into moving rates in the Sunshine State here.
IVL also offers free use of its own reliable moving cost calculator here.
How Can I Be Sure That a Mover in Miami Will Deliver Truly Professional Moving Services?
Remember: moving companies doing business in Florida must register with Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which can be accessed at the following link:
https://csapp.fdacs.gov/cspublicapp/businesssearch/businesssearch.aspx
All of the movers on our list are fully-licensed as of December 2024.
In addition, keep this in mind: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issues DOT numbers to registered commercial vehicles in the United States engaged in interstate commerce. To search for a DOT number, or an MC number – which indicates companies carrying regulated commodities between states – head on over to the SAFER FMCSA website.
Also, don’t forget: while International Van Lines and some of the other moving companies featured on this list offer long-distance, interstate moving services – and even international services – some do not.
Many smaller moving companies in and around Miami only work locally and regionally, which makes sense given the economic vitality of the area and the number of new arrivals to Miami, and to South Florida more generally, from all over the United States. Feel free to check out one of our recent articles on population inflows to Florida from outside the state, which are currently at an all-time high.
What is the Best Time to Hire Movers in Miami?
Earlier is always better if you’re trying to reserve a moving date. Last-minute moves are never ideal if you’re trying to keep costs down and do your best to avoid weekends, holidays, and peak moving seasons – especially summer – if saving money is your main goal.
Check out the following link for more helpful info: https://internationalvanlines.com/best-time-to-move/
Also, be wary of rock-bottom quotes, which unscrupulous movers use to attract customers. They typically raise the price dramatically before presenting the final invoice. Check out our recent article on the subject here, which tells you how to spot moving scams and avoid them.
Do All Miami and South Florida Movers Offer Storage Solutions?
It appears that most moving companies in Miami offer short-, medium-, and long-term storage solutions. Some maintain their own facilities, while others lease storage space from third parties. It’s notable that International Van Lines maintains its own Miami storage facility, offering customers short-term or long-term storage as well as climate-controlled units for especially sensitive and/or valuable items.
Also Read: Top 5 Movers in Boca Raton
Some Parting Thoughts
For 2025, our winner is clear: International Van Lines. This is a great company that delivers excellent service and comes highly recommended. What puts IVL over the top? The company’s resources and reputation, its range of services, its impeccable customer reviews, and its willingness to go the extra mile to keep its customers happy and ensure that they have a stress-free move. Will these rankings hold in 2026? Will IVL continue to occupy the top spot? Check us out next year to find out!
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