($1,365+) New York City, NY to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,398-mile relocation from NYC, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,341 and $10,316. 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 $445 - $2,968, 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 NYC typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,341 - $5,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,453 - $7,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,363 - $10,316

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 NYC to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from NYC to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from NYC to Tempe?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from NYC to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,766 and $6,509. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in NYC runs about $190/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,766 - $3,345
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,336 - $5,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,180 - $6,509

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $111 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $223 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,039 in NYC, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers NYC to Tempe?

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 NYC to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,398-mile move from NYC, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,407 and $4,171, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,132 - $1,294
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,407 - $2,749
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,002 - $4,171

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in NYC, New York, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,039.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,132 - $1,294 for the 2,398-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $89 and $482, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $223 per night for hotel stops on the 2,398-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $445 - $668.

What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to Tempe?

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 NYC to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from NYC, New York, to Tempe, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,336 and $3,996.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,723 - $3,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,831 - $3,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,570 - $5,637

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 $111 - $223 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in NYC, New York, for about five hours typically runs $1,039.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to Tempe?

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: NYC vs Tempe, AZ

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