($1,033+) Scottsdale, AZ to Cincinnati, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,792-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, with prices running from $2,252 - $9,801. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $309 - $2,060 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Cincinnati are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,252 - $4,938
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,038 - $6,938
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,507 - $9,801

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 Cincinnati.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Cincinnati, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, cost between $1,495 and $5,522. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Scottsdale typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,495 - $2,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,614 - $5,522

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Cincinnati, OH, 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 $721 in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 Scottsdale to Cincinnati?

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 Cincinnati, OH

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, range from $1,033 - $2,809 for the 1,792-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $587 - $671
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Cincinnati based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $2,009
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,118 - $2,343
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,809

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 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 $67 and $335 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $587 - $671 in fuel for the 1,792-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $721 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Cincinnati, OH

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 Scottsdale, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio. 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 $1,546 and $3,162.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,332 - $2,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,070 - $4,333

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $721.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Cincinnati?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Cincinnati, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Cincinnati, 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

The 1,792-mile move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Cincinnati, OH, costs between $2,252 and $9,801 with full-service movers, $1,495 - $5,522 with a moving container, and $1,033 - $2,809 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,038 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Cincinnati tend to point to ample economic opportunity and low cost of living, though unpredictable weather and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Kroger and First Student.