($380+) Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 379-mile move from Irvine, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, with costs ranging from $1,011 - $7,327. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $433 - $2,884. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irvine and Gilbert. Local movers in Irvine typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Irvine to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,011 - $3,886
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,836 - $5,341
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,910 - $7,327

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Irvine to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Irvine to Gilbert?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

How much do local movers cost in Irvine, CA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Irvine to Gilbert with a local mover averages $1,781 - $5,181. Working with a local mover based in Irvine, CA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $965 and $2,954. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Irvine costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Irvine to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,175 - $2,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,604 - $2,954

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $108 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $216 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,009 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Gilbert?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck for this 379-mile move from Irvine, California, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $369 and $923. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $174 - $199
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Irvine to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $369 - $670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $389 - $827
• 4+ bedrooms: $513 - $923

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $216 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $94 and $469 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $174 - $199 in fuel for the 379-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,009 in Irvine, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine to Gilbert?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Irvine, CA to Gilbert, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Irvine, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Gilbert, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $959 and $1,781.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Irvine to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $835 - $1,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $959 - $1,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,334 - $2,270

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Irvine, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,009.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $108 and $216 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, side by side with Irvine on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.