($514+) Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 725-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with prices running from $1,661 - $7,968. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $281 - $1,876 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lubbock and Scottsdale are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lubbock movers tend to run around $318 as a base rate plus $148/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,661 - $4,095
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,189 - $5,286
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,785 - $7,968

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 Lubbock to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 44% of Lubbock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona 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 Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Lubbock, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,002 and $3,315. 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 Lubbock runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,315

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 $657 in Lubbock, TX. 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 $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $141 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Lubbock to Scottsdale?

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 Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck for this 725-mile move from Lubbock, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $514 and $1,432. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $216 - $247
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Lubbock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $514 - $996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,193
• 4+ bedrooms: $694 - $1,432

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $216 - $247 for the 725-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 Lubbock, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $657.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 725-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $141 per night, adding $281 - $422 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $281.

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

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 Lubbock, TX to Scottsdale, 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 Lubbock, Texas, to Scottsdale, 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 $1,018 and $2,060.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,605
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $2,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,652

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lubbock, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $657.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $141 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 Lubbock to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Lubbock, TX vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, side by side with Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX, to Scottsdale, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,661 for a studio to $7,968 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 725-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,002 - $3,315. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $514 - $1,432, 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 $2,189 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 Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.