($715+) Tulsa, OK to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to Mesa, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,052-mile move from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Mesa, Arizona, with prices running from $2,097 - $8,332. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $289 - $1,924 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tulsa and Mesa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tulsa movers tend to run around $225 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,097 - $5,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,513 - $6,119
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,244 - $8,332

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 Tulsa to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Tulsa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,139 and $3,811. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Tulsa adds around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,164 - $3,811

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $144 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 $673 in Tulsa, OK. 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $715 - $1,964 for the 1,052-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $322 - $368
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $715 - $1,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $727 - $1,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $942 - $1,964

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $322 - $368 for the 1,052-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for about 5 hours typically costs around $673.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,052-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $144 per night, adding $289 - $433 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $289.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Mesa, 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Mesa, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,173 and $2,508.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $1,969
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,731 - $3,145

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for about five hours typically runs $673.

What are the best freight companies from Tulsa 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.

Cost of living: Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa 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

For a move from Tulsa, OK, to Mesa, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,097 for a studio to $8,332 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,052-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,139 - $3,811. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $715 - $1,964, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,513 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.