($711+) McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,081-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,249 - $8,472. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McKinney and Gilbert. Local movers in McKinney typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $5,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,644
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,553 - $8,472

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 McKinney to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McKinney to Gilbert?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,253 and $4,122. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in McKinney costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McKinney to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McKinney, TX and Gilbert, 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 $787 in McKinney, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 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 McKinney to Gilbert?

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 McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Truck rentals from McKinney, Texas, to Gilbert, Arizona, range from $696 - $1,975 for the 1,081-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $442
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McKinney to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $696 - $1,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,044 - $1,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $84 and $393.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $387 and $442 for the 1,081-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $787 for 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney to Gilbert?

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 McKinney, TX to Gilbert, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Gilbert, 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 $1,012 and $2,706.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,468

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 McKinney, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $787.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $169 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Gilbert?

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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: McKinney, TX vs Gilbert, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Gilbert are close to what you're used to in McKinney: cost of living index of 113 versus 112, with average rent of $2,250/mo compared to $2,300/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 27/100 and 78.52/100 in McKinney versus 29/100 and 85.23/100 in Gilbert.