($688+) Austin, TX to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $2,088 and $7,619. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,008-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $368 - $2,452, 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 Austin and Mesa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,088 - $4,894
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,422 - $6,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,094 - $7,619

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 Austin to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin 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 Austin to Mesa?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,210 and $3,921. 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 Austin runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,210 - $2,058
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,423 - $2,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,919 - $3,921

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $184 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 $858 in Austin, TX. 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $688 - $1,871 for a rental moving truck on the 1,008-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $393 - $449
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $688 - $1,244
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $736 - $1,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $889 - $1,871

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $80 and $398 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $393 - $449 in fuel for the 1,008-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $858 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin 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 Austin, TX to Mesa, AZ

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

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 $1,150 and $2,479.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,037 - $1,909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,479
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,697 - $3,168

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 $92 - $184 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $858.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Austin, TX 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 Austin 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

A move from Austin, TX, to Mesa, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,088 - $7,619 on the 1,008-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,210 - $3,921, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $688 - $1,871. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,422 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live 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.