Student Movers in Gainesville & Ocala
For UF, Santa Fe College & CF
Moving from one apartment to another near campus, heading home for the summer or starting a new lease in August? Old Florida Moving is a licensed and insured, owner-operated company that moves University of Florida and Santa Fe College students in Gainesville and College of Central Florida students in Ocala. Parents can book for their student, and we move anywhere within Florida.
How Much Do Student Movers Cost?
The same rates for a studio as for a house, with a 3-hour minimum.
Plenty for most dorm loads, studios and one-bedroom apartments. 3-hour minimum.
For shared apartments, walk-up buildings and full rental houses. 3-hour minimum.
better deal
One price for the whole move, easy for parents to budget.
Small Loads OK
A dorm room or studio is fine. The 3-hour minimum applies.
No Hidden Fees
Stairs and parking talked through up front.
Roommates Welcome
Roommates moving the same day can share one booking.
May and August fill up fast. Lease turnover puts many moves on the same few days, so book early. Call (352) 740-3423 for a free estimate.
Get Your Moving Quote From a 2-Minute Video
No home visit needed. Walk through your home with your phone, send us the video, and Alex will text you back with an honest quote, usually the same day.
Send to (352) 740-3423. Tip: WhatsApp keeps your video sharper than a regular text.
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Record a Quick Walkthrough
Go room to room. Open closets, and show big furniture, appliances, the garage and any shed.
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Send It With Your Details
Text or WhatsApp the video with your name, where you’re moving from and to, and your move date.
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Get Your Quote
We reply with a clear price, hourly or flat rate, with no surprises on moving day.
How a Student Move Works With Us
Simple enough to book between classes.
Book Early
Call or fill out the form as soon as you know your lease dates, especially for May and August.
Check Your Building
Check your residence hall or apartment’s move-in rules for elevators and loading zones.
Pack Up
Boxes taped and labeled, bags and bins closed. Want help? Ask about packing services.
Load and Wrap
Furniture is pad-wrapped, and boxes and bags are loaded so nothing shifts on the road.
Unload at the Other End
New apartment, your family’s home or a storage unit. We carry it in and set it where you want it.
Small Loads, Same Careful Wrapping
Real photos of our crew and equipment. No stock photos.
Read What Customers Say on Google
Real reviews from Google, word for word.
Alex and the team at Old Florida Moving were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They were professional, courteous, efficient, and incredibly communicative throughout the entire process. What really impressed me was the level of care they took with our furniture – and especially with our large rugs. They carefully measured everything, rotated the rugs, and placed each piece with incredible precision. Everything ended up exactly where it needed to be, and the attention to detail was exceptional. It’s rare to find movers who combine efficiency with this level of care and professionalism. Alex was wonderful to work with, and I would highly recommend Old Florida Moving to anyone looking for a moving company they can truly trust. Five stars without hesitation!
Very professional and hardworking moving company. I would highly recommend. They were on time and had a friendly positive attitude. Good price too.
We hired Alex and his crew at Old Florida Moving to move my grandmother from Gainesville to Crystal River, and they did an amazing job. My grandmother was especially worried about her antique vanity that means so much to her, but they handled it with incredible care and professionalism. Alex personally came out to the job with his crew, and you could tell they truly cared. Everything arrived safely, and the whole move was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend Old Florida Moving!
Student Moves We Handle
From a single dorm room to a shared house, for students and the parents helping them.
Apartment to Apartment
One lease ends, the next one starts. We move you across Gainesville or Ocala in one trip.
Moving Home for Summer
Out of the apartment in May and back to your family’s home anywhere in Florida.
August Move-In
Into the new place for fall semester, with furniture set where you want it.
Storage Over Summer
Into a storage unit in May and back out in August. We don’t own storage, so you rent the unit.
Parents Booking for Students
Book and pay from home, and we coordinate the times with your student.
Dorm and Studio Loads
A small load is fine. The 3-hour minimum still applies.
Roommate Moves
Shared furniture split between two new places, with the stops planned ahead.
Graduation Moves
Done with school and starting a job somewhere in Florida? We’ll get you there.
Student Movers Across North Central Florida
Centered on Gainesville and Ocala, with service to the towns students head home to.
Gainesville
University of Florida and Santa Fe College students. Gainesville movers →
Ocala
College of Central Florida students across Marion County. Ocala movers →
Alachua & High Springs
Quieter rentals north of Gainesville. Alachua movers → · High Springs movers →
Newberry & Archer
Rentals west of Gainesville. Newberry movers → · Archer movers →
Williston & Chiefland
Heading home to Levy County for the summer. Chiefland movers →
Crystal River & Inverness
Heading home to Citrus County. Crystal River movers →
Student Moves Without Borrowing a Friend’s Truck
Student moves are usually small, but they come with tight deadlines. A lease ends at noon, the next one starts at three, and everything has to fit in between. When I schedule a student move, I start with those two times and plan the day around them.
Because every job has a 3-hour minimum, I’ll tell you honestly what that time covers. If your load is light, you can share the booking with a roommate moving the same day or add a stop at a storage unit.
If you’re a parent booking from home, I’ll confirm the details with you and coordinate the times with your student, so nobody is guessing on moving day.
Every building runs move-in a little differently, so check your residence hall or apartment’s move-in rules for elevators and loading zones before the day and let me know what they say.
That’s me, Alex, the owner. I take the call, I set the schedule, and I’m on the truck for your move. Thirteen years in professional moving.
📅 Book Before May and August
Lease turnover packs moves into the same weeks. Booking early gets you the time you want.
📜 Read Your Lease
Know your move-out time, cleaning rules and when you get keys to the new place.
🛗 Ask About Elevators
Find out whether you need to reserve an elevator or a loading spot ahead of time.
📦 Pack Before We Arrive
Taped, labeled boxes and closed bags save time on the clock.
FAQ – Student Movers
Lease Ending Soon?
Call or text Alex for an honest quote, or fill out the form and we’ll reply within the hour. Already have a rental truck and just need muscle? See moving labor.
(352) 740-3423