($636+) Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, costs between $2,126 and $7,696. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 998-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $303 - $2,020, 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 Scottsdale and Wichita. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/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 Scottsdale to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,126 - $4,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,549 - $6,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,073 - $7,696

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 Scottsdale to Wichita.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Wichita, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Wichita?

All three below meet the standards set by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, the group most Kansas 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,199 and $3,915. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,199 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,484 - $3,007
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,920 - $3,915

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 $707 in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 $76 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $152 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 Wichita, KS, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Wichita?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, range from $636 - $1,745 for the 998-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $321 - $367
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Wichita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $636 - $1,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $681 - $1,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $889 - $1,745

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $707.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $321 - $367 for the 998-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 $61 and $328, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night for hotel stops on the 998-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $303 - $455.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Wichita?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Wichita, KS

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Wichita, Kansas, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,151 and $2,429.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $996 - $1,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,151 - $2,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,616 - $3,007

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Scottsdale, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $707.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 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 Scottsdale to Wichita?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Wichita, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Wichita, side by side with Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ, to Wichita, KS, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,126 for a studio to $7,696 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 998-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,199 - $3,915. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $636 - $1,745, 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 $2,549 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Koch Industries and Spirit AeroSystems.