($862+) Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $2,387 and $9,481. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,292-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 Omaha and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Omaha tend to start around $154 plus $106/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 Omaha to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,387 - $5,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,983 - $6,592
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,824 - $9,481

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 Omaha to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Omaha to Tempe?

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 Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,411 and $4,629. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Omaha runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Omaha to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,411 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,698 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,466 - $4,629

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $699 in Omaha, NE. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Omaha to Tempe?

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 Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,292 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, to Tempe, Arizona, running $845 - $2,294. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $410 - $469
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Omaha to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $1,532
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $868 - $1,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,294

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $410 - $469 for the 1,292-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,292-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha to Tempe?

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 Omaha, NE to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Omaha, Nebraska, 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 Tempe, 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 $1,414 and $2,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,414 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Omaha, Nebraska, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Omaha to Tempe?

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.
3. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Werner Enterprises, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Omaha, NE vs Tempe, AZ

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