($997+) Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,285 and $10,111. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,687-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $290 - $1,936, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Indianapolis and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Indianapolis tend to start around $245 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,285 - $4,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,143 - $6,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,314 - $10,111

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 Indianapolis to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Scottsdale?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,499 and $5,192. 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 Indianapolis runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,824 - $3,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,488 - $5,192

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $145 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $678 in Indianapolis, IN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,687-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $997 and $2,786, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $520 - $594
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,067 - $2,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,786

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $678.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $520 - $594 for the 1,687-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 $58 and $315, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,687-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $290 - $436.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,489 and $2,945.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,362 - $2,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,489 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $4,318

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 $73 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for about five hours typically runs $678.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to Scottsdale?

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: Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis 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

A move from Indianapolis, IN, to Scottsdale, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,285 - $10,111 on the 1,687-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,499 - $5,192, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $997 - $2,786. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,143 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock 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.