($1,247+) Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,985-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $2,519 and $11,357. 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 $314 - $2,092, 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 Phoenix typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,519 - $5,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,362 - $7,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,548 - $11,357

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 Phoenix to Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Detroit, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Detroit?

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan Movers 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 Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,743 and $6,073. 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 Phoenix costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,743 - $3,276
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,060 - $4,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,087 - $6,073

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Phoenix, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $732, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $157 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Phoenix, AZ, and Detroit, MI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Detroit?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI

Plan on $1,187 - $3,236 for a rental moving truck on the 1,985-mile route from Phoenix, Arizona, to Detroit, Michigan. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $661 - $755
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Detroit based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,187 - $2,221
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,298 - $2,863
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,621 - $3,236

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $661 - $755 for the 1,985-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 Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $732.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,985-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $157 per night, adding $314 - $471 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $314.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Detroit?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Detroit, MI

For larger DIY moves from Phoenix, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Detroit, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,786 and $3,708.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,568 - $2,920
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,281 - $4,620

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $78 - $157 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $732.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Detroit?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Detroit, MI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Detroit, side by side with Phoenix 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.