($748+) Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ

For the 1,078-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,182 and $8,472. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $337 - $2,248 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Plano generally start around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,182 - $5,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,821 - $6,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,643 - $8,472

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 Plano to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano 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 Plano to Tempe?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,228 and $4,165. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Plano costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,093 - $4,165

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $787 in Plano, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Plano 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 Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,078-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $770 and $2,076, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $386 - $441
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $770 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,024 - $2,076

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Plano, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $787.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $386 - $441 for the 1,078-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 $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,078-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $506.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Plano 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 Plano, TX to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Plano, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,330 and $2,474.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $1,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,264

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Plano, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $787.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Plano to Tempe?

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.
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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Plano, TX vs Tempe, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Tempe are close to what you're used to in Plano: cost of living index of 113 versus 112, with average rent of $1,834/mo compared to $2,100/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 76.98/100 in Plano versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe.