($694+) Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 987-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, with prices running from $2,206 - $8,312. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $319 - $2,128 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fort Worth and Gilbert are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fort Worth movers tend to run around $216 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fort Worth to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,206 - $5,072
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,644 - $5,990
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,526 - $8,312

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 Fort Worth to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fort Worth to Gilbert?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,184 and $4,142. 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 Fort Worth runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fort Worth to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,178
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,633 - $3,089
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,011 - $4,142

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $160 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $745 in Fort Worth, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Gilbert, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth to Gilbert?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 987-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $701 and $1,866, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $334 - $382
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fort Worth to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $701 - $1,329
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $772 - $1,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $931 - $1,866

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 $80 and $372.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $160.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $334 and $382 for the 987-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 $745 for 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth to Gilbert?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert, 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 Fort Worth, Texas, to Gilbert, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,181 and $2,595.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fort Worth to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,141 - $2,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,181 - $2,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,378

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $80 and $160.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $745.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Gilbert?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Fort Worth, TX vs Gilbert, AZ

Good news for your budget: Gilbert isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Fort Worth. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 102 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 35/100 and 56.81/100 here versus 29/100 and 85.23/100 there.