($959+) Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,443-mile move from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,215 - $9,690. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Baton Rouge and Mesa. Local movers in Baton Rouge typically start around $558 as a base rate plus $150/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Baton Rouge to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,215 - $5,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,185 - $7,079
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,381 - $9,690

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 Baton Rouge to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Baton Rouge movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Baton Rouge to Mesa?

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 Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,397 and $5,158. 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 Baton Rouge typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Baton Rouge to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,574 - $5,158

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Mesa, 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 $707 in Baton Rouge, LA. 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 Baton Rouge to Mesa?

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 Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $895 - $2,594 for a rental moving truck on the 1,443-mile route from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $464 - $530
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Baton Rouge daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Baton Rouge to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $895 - $1,715
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $988 - $2,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,594

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $152 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 $66 and $328 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $464 - $530 in fuel for the 1,443-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $707 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baton Rouge to Mesa?

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 Baton Rouge, LA to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,384 and $2,949.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Baton Rouge to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,020 - $3,812

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $707.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 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 Baton Rouge to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. A-Z Delivery, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): A-Z Delivery, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Baton Rouge, LA vs Mesa, AZ

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