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

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

Full-service movers for the 379-mile relocation from Gilbert, Arizona, to Irvine, California, cost between $1,160 and $7,040. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $401 - $2,676, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Gilbert typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $4,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,967 - $5,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,910 - $7,040

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 Gilbert to Irvine.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Irvine, CA

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Gilbert, AZ?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Gilbert to Irvine with a local mover averages $1,928 - $5,085. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Gilbert, AZ can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Gilbert, AZ to Irvine, CA

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Irvine, California, cost between $909 and $2,808. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Irvine. If you go over that window, storage in Gilbert adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $909 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,211 - $2,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,636 - $2,808

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $201 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Irvine, CA, 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 $937 in Gilbert, AZ. 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 Gilbert to Irvine?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Irvine, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 379 miles from Gilbert, Arizona, to Irvine, California, running $372 - $943. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $161 - $184
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $372 - $643
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $405 - $787
• 4+ bedrooms: $513 - $943

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $201 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 $87 and $435 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $161 - $184 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 $937 in Gilbert, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ to Irvine, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Gilbert, Arizona, to Irvine, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $921 and $1,762.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $885 - $1,529
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $921 - $1,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,340

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $100 - $201 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $937.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Irvine?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Irvine, CA

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