Renting Moving Totes vs Buying Cardboard Boxes in Orlando
Planning an Orlando move and pricing out boxes? Here's the honest comparison. KnightTotes is a family-owned moving-tote rental in Orlando, so we're biased, but the facts below are the same ones we tell every customer.
The side-by-side
| Rent plastic totes (KnightTotes) | Buy cardboard boxes | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | None. Totes arrive ready to pack. | Fold and tape every box. |
| Strength | Rigid 27-gallon totes hold up to 65 lbs and keep their shape in a stack. | Can sag or crush, especially in Florida heat, humidity, and summer storms. |
| Closing | Fitted lids. Zip-tie them shut if you want. | Tape, and more tape. |
| Getting them | We deliver to your door. In most cases next day, based on availability. | You shop for them and haul them home. |
| Moving them | Dollies included with every package. | Carry them by hand or rent a dolly. |
| After the move | We pick the totes up. | Break down the boxes and get rid of them. |
| Cost | Two-week rentals from $99, with delivery, pickup, and dollies included. | The boxes, plus tape, packing paper, and your time. |
What it costs to rent
Our standard rental is two weeks (14 days).
| Package | Best for | Price (2-week rental) |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio to 1 bedroom | $99 |
| Home | 2 to 3 bedrooms | $169 |
| Large | 4+ bedrooms | $219 |
Every package includes delivery, pickup, and dollies. Weekly extensions start at $40; the exact amount depends on the package. Need a different tote count? Custom packages are priced case by case.
When cardboard still makes sense
We'll be straight with you. If you can get free boxes and have time to collect, fold, and tape them, cardboard can cost less up front. Cardboard also works if you plan to store things in boxes long-term after the move. Renting makes the most sense when you want to skip the box hunt and the cleanup, and when you want totes that won't give out halfway through moving day.
Moving an apartment in Orlando?
Our Apartment package is built for studio and one-bedroom moves: $99 for two weeks, delivered to your door and picked up when you're done. No box runs, no tape, no pile of flattened cardboard by the dumpster.
Moving an office instead? See office moving totes. We also serve Winter Park, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Lake Mary, and Oviedo.
Please don't pack hazardous materials, chemicals, flammable substances, liquids unless they're securely sealed, or anything illegal.
Call 689-208-6612 or book online.
FAQ
Is it cheaper to rent moving totes or buy cardboard boxes in Orlando?
It depends on your move. Free cardboard costs less up front if you have time to collect and tape it. A KnightTotes rental starts at $99 for two weeks and includes delivery, pickup, and dollies, so there's nothing else to buy and nothing to throw away.
What's the cheapest way to get moving boxes for an apartment move in Orlando?
Free boxes are the cheapest if you can find enough sturdy ones. If you'd rather skip the hunt, our Apartment package is $99 for a two-week rental, with delivery, pickup, and dollies included.
Are plastic moving totes better than cardboard boxes?
For most local moves, yes. Our totes don't need tape, hold up to 65 lbs, stack without crushing, and close with fitted lids you can zip-tie. When you're done, we pick them up.
How fast can you deliver?
In most cases we can deliver next day, based on availability.
What if I need the totes longer than two weeks?
Weekly extensions start at $40; the exact amount depends on the package. Custom packages are priced case by case.