($1,343+) Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,288-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with prices running from $2,355 - $11,839. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $407 - $2,716 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Washington DC and Scottsdale are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Washington DC movers tend to run around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,355 - $5,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,304 - $7,512
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,140 - $11,839

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 Washington DC to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Washington DC 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 Washington DC to Scottsdale?

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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 Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,676 and $6,090. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Washington DC typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,676 - $3,137
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,104 - $4,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,042 - $6,090

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $204 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Scottsdale, 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 $951 in Washington DC, MD. 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,288 miles from Washington DC, Maryland, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $1,343 - $3,569. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $989 - $1,130
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $2,570
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,314 - $2,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,569

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $951.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $989 - $1,130 for the 2,288-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 $81 and $441, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $204 per night for hotel stops on the 2,288-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $407 - $611.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Scottsdale, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Washington DC, Maryland, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,736 and $3,777.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,570 - $2,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,736 - $3,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,434 - $5,166

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $102 and $204.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $951.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Washington DC, MD 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 Washington DC 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

How you handle your interstate move from Washington DC, MD, to Scottsdale, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,355 - $11,839 on the 2,288-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,676 - $6,090 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,343 - $3,569 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,304 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live 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.