($1,291+) Richmond, VA to Chandler, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Chandler, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,247-mile relocation from Richmond, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $2,414 and $10,851. 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 $307 - $2,044, 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 Richmond typically charge a base rate around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,414 - $5,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,372 - $6,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,392 - $10,851

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 Richmond to Chandler.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Chandler, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chandler, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Chandler?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Chandler, AZ

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,621 and $6,001. 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 Richmond typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Chandler:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,143 - $4,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,121 - $6,001

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chandler, 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 $715 in Richmond, 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 Richmond to Chandler?

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 Richmond, VA to Chandler, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,247 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, running $1,291 - $3,428. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $731 - $835
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Chandler based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,398
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,883
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,428

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $731 - $835 for the 2,247-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 Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $715.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,247-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $153 per night, adding $307 - $460 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $307.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Chandler?

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 Richmond, VA to Chandler, 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 Richmond, Virginia, to Chandler, 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 $1,715 and $3,760.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $2,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,715 - $3,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,402 - $5,043

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 $77 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $715.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Chandler?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Chandler, AZ

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

The 2,247-mile move from Richmond, VA, to Chandler, AZ, costs between $2,414 and $10,851 with full-service movers, $1,621 - $6,001 with a moving container, and $1,291 - $3,428 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,372 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.