($687+) Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,000-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $2,084 - $8,234. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $358 - $2,388 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,084 - $4,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,493 - $5,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,881 - $8,234

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 Tempe to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Austin, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,161 and $3,836. 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 Austin. If you go over that window, storage in Tempe adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,161 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $2,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,916 - $3,836

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Austin, TX, 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 $836 in Tempe, 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 Tempe to Austin?

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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Plan on $687 - $1,831 for a rental moving truck on the 1,000-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $380 - $434
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $687 - $1,304
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $713 - $1,519
• 4+ bedrooms: $905 - $1,831

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $380 - $434 for the 1,000-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $836.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,000-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $179 per night, adding $358 - $537 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $358.

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

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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Austin, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,136 and $2,403.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,565 - $3,099

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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $836.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $179 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Austin, TX

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Tempe, AZ, to Austin, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,084 - $8,234 on the 1,000-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,161 - $3,836 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $687 - $1,831 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,493 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Austin tend to point to delicious barbecue and phenomenal live music, though hot summers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Keller Williams Realty and Whole Foods Market.