($1,274+) Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,029-mile relocation from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,173 and $10,247. 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 $301 - $2,008, 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 Gainesville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $156 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,173 - $5,088
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,124 - $7,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,617 - $10,247

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 Gainesville to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,683 and $6,109. 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 Gainesville runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,683 - $3,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,072 - $6,109

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $703 in Gainesville, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $151 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $1,274 - $3,377 for the 2,029-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $648 - $741
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Gainesville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,274 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,377

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $648 - $741 for the 2,029-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Gainesville, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $703.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,029-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $151 per night, adding $301 - $452 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Gainesville, Florida, 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 Tempe, 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 $1,793 and $3,406.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,545 - $3,021
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,793 - $3,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,481 - $4,693

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $75 - $151 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Gainesville, Florida, typically costs $703.

What are the best freight companies from Gainesville 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. Abco Transportation, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Abco Transportation, 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: Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville 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.