($1,342+) Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,336-mile relocation from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $2,331 and $11,092. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 Norfolk typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,331 - $5,502
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,372 - $7,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,957 - $11,092

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 Norfolk to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Norfolk movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Norfolk to Gilbert?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,663 and $6,178. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Norfolk costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Norfolk to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $3,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,242 - $4,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,052 - $6,178

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, 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 $699 in Norfolk, VA. 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 Norfolk to Gilbert?

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 Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Plan on $1,342 - $3,860 for a rental moving truck on the 2,336-mile route from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $742 - $848
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,410 - $3,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,860

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $150 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $65 and $324 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $742 - $848 in fuel for the 2,336-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $699 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk to Gilbert?

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 Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,723 and $3,607.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $2,891
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,540 - $4,793

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Norfolk, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Norfolk to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Norfolk, VA vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, side by side with Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA, to Gilbert, AZ, 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 $2,331 - $11,092 on the 2,336-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,663 - $6,178 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,342 - $3,860 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,372 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 Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.