($1,094+) Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,041 and $8,907. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,885-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $299 - $1,996, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tallahassee and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tallahassee tend to start around $293 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,041 - $4,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,013 - $6,111
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,151 - $8,907

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 Tallahassee to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 90% of Tallahassee movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,462 and $5,273. 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 Tallahassee typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,462 - $2,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,998
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,774 - $5,273

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 Scottsdale, 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 Tallahassee, FL. 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $1,094 - $3,007 for a rental moving truck on the 1,885-mile route from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $599 - $684
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,085
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,404 - $3,007

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tallahassee, Florida, usually costs about $699 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,885-mile drive falls between $599 and $684, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $299 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $898 and $3,264.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $2,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,264
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,241 - $4,568

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $75 - $150 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, typically costs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee to Scottsdale?

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: Tallahassee, FL vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, side by side with Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL, to Scottsdale, 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 $2,041 - $8,907 on the 1,885-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,462 - $5,273 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,094 - $3,007 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,013 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 Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.