($1,096+) Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,945-mile relocation from Greenville, South Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $2,196 and $10,341. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $299 - $1,996, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Greenville typically charge a base rate around $271 plus $189 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,196 - $4,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,255 - $6,850
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,479 - $10,341

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 Greenville to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Greenville 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 Greenville to Mesa?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, 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 Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Greenville, South Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,621 and $5,415. 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 Greenville runs about $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,957 - $4,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,415

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Greenville, SC and Mesa, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $699 in Greenville, SC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $150 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $1,096 - $3,015 for a rental moving truck on the 1,945-mile route from Greenville, South Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $618 - $706
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Greenville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $2,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,210 - $2,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,481 - $3,015

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Greenville, South Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $618 - $706 for the 1,945-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,945-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greenville 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 Greenville, SC to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Greenville, South Carolina, to Mesa, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $898 and $3,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,320 - $2,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,550 - $3,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,142 - $4,244

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Greenville, South Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 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 Greenville 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: Greenville, SC 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 Greenville 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 1,945-mile move from Greenville, SC, to Mesa, AZ, costs between $2,196 and $10,341 with full-service movers, $1,621 - $5,415 with a moving container, and $1,096 - $3,015 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 $3,255 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer 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.