($592+) Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 774-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Salt Lake City, Utah, with costs ranging from $1,706 - $8,037. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $320 - $2,132. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tucson and Salt Lake City. Local movers in Tucson typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tucson to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,706 - $4,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,370 - $5,761
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,116 - $8,037

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 Tucson to Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 92% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tucson to Salt Lake City?

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 Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,162 and $3,453. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tucson typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tucson to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,450 - $2,903
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,962 - $3,453

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 $746 in Tucson, AZ. 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 $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $160 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 Salt Lake City, UT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tucson to Salt Lake City?

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 Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 774 miles from Tucson, Arizona, to Salt Lake City, Utah, running $587 - $1,512. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $263 - $300
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tucson to Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $587 - $1,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $590 - $1,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $747 - $1,512

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $746.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $263 - $300 for the 774-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 $64 and $346, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $160 per night for hotel stops on the 774-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $320 - $480.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson to Salt Lake City?

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 Tucson, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tucson, Arizona, to Salt Lake City, Utah, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,194 and $2,143.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tucson to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,791

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tucson, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $746.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Salt Lake City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Cti, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Cti, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tucson, AZ vs Salt Lake City, UT

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