($718+) McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,093-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,316 - $8,986. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McKinney and Scottsdale. Local movers in McKinney typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,316 - $5,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,604 - $6,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,463 - $8,986

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 McKinney to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McKinney to Scottsdale?

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 McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,228 and $4,420. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in McKinney typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McKinney to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,420

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McKinney, TX and Scottsdale, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $787 in McKinney, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers McKinney to Scottsdale?

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 McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $755 - $2,076 for a rental moving truck on the 1,093-mile route from McKinney, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $391 - $447
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McKinney to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $755 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $955 - $2,076

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $787.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $391 - $447 for the 1,093-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 $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,093-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $506.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney to Scottsdale?

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 McKinney, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from McKinney, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 $1,278 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,278 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,298

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McKinney, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $787.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Scottsdale?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: McKinney, TX vs Scottsdale, AZ

McKinney and Scottsdale land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in McKinney and 113 in Scottsdale, and rent tracks closely too ($2,300/mo vs. $3,300/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (27 vs 32) and safety scores (78.52 vs 74.2) come out about the same too.