($757+) McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,223-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,211 - $8,782. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $272 - $1,816. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McAllen and Scottsdale. Local movers in McAllen typically start around $160 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,211 - $4,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,742 - $6,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,992 - $8,782

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 McAllen to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 57% of McAllen 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 McAllen to Scottsdale?

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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 McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,336 and $4,307. 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 McAllen typically runs around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,285 - $4,307

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 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 $636 in McAllen, TX. 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 McAllen 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 McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,223 miles from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $773 - $2,204. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $353 - $404
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $773 - $1,597
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $906 - $1,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,204

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $68 and $318.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $353 and $404 for the 1,223-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $636 for 2 movers in McAllen, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McAllen 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 McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from McAllen, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,283 and $2,737.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,179 - $2,231
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,829 - $3,696

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 McAllen, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $636.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $68 and $136 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from McAllen to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Royal Freight Lp (4.66/5 stars): Royal Freight Lp is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: McAllen, TX 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 McAllen 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.