($666+) Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,002-mile move from Wichita, Kansas, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,254 - $8,396. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $285 - $1,900 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Wichita and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Wichita movers tend to run around $194 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,254 - $5,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,643 - $6,600
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,156 - $8,396

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 Wichita to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Wichita, Kansas, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,255 and $4,231. 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 Wichita runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,600 - $3,153
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,231

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $71 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, AZ, 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 $665 in Wichita, KS. 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 Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,002-mile move from Wichita, Kansas, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $721 and $1,903. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $303 - $346
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Wichita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $721 - $1,382
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $756 - $1,486
• 4+ bedrooms: $988 - $1,903

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $303 - $346 for the 1,002-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 Wichita, Kansas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $665.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,002-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $143 per night, adding $285 - $428 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $285.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Tempe, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Wichita, Kansas, 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 Tempe, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,318 and $2,373.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,373
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,450

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 Wichita, Kansas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $665.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Wichita 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. Jantz Trucking (4.5/5 stars): Jantz Trucking 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: Wichita, KS 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 Wichita 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.