($790+) Mesa, AZ to McAllen, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,221-mile relocation from Mesa, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $2,234 and $8,114. 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 $295 - $1,964, 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 Mesa typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,234 - $4,831
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,799 - $6,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,301 - $8,114

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 Mesa to McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In McAllen, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Mesa, AZ to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,198 and $4,020. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Mesa typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,247
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,263 - $4,020

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McAllen, TX, 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 $687 in Mesa, AZ. 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 Mesa to McAllen?

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 Mesa, AZ to McAllen, TX

Plan on $790 - $1,975 for a rental moving truck on the 1,221-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $382 - $436
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $790 - $1,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $789 - $1,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $991 - $1,975

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 $74 and $344.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $147.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $382 and $436 for the 1,221-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 $687 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to McAllen?

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 Mesa, AZ to McAllen, TX

For larger DIY moves from Mesa, Arizona, 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 McAllen, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,249 and $2,530.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,157 - $1,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,725 - $3,216

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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $687.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $147 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to McAllen?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs McAllen, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McAllen, side by side with Mesa 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 1,221-mile move from Mesa, AZ, to McAllen, TX, costs between $2,234 and $8,114 with full-service movers, $1,198 - $4,020 with a moving container, and $790 - $1,975 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 $2,799 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include The Monitor Group and Am-Mex Products.