($1,109+) Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

For the 2,074-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,331 and $10,571. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $304 - $2,028 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Gilbert generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,331 - $5,260
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,487 - $6,962
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,093 - $10,571

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 Gilbert to Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in North Carolina are typically members of the North Carolina 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 Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,518 and $5,576. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Gilbert typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gilbert to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,518 - $2,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,984 - $4,087
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,918 - $5,576

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 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 $710 in Gilbert, AZ, 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 Winston-Salem, NC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Winston-Salem?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

Plan on $1,109 - $3,220 for a rental moving truck on the 2,074-mile route from Gilbert, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $669 - $765
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gilbert to Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,109 - $2,299
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,277 - $2,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,220

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 $76 and $355.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $669 and $765 for the 2,074-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 $710 for 2 movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert to Winston-Salem?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,703 and $3,304.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,453 - $2,761
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,304
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,334 - $4,507

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 $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $710.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Winston-Salem?

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: Gilbert, AZ vs Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, side by side with Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ, to Winston-Salem, NC, 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 $2,331 - $10,571 on the 2,074-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,518 - $5,576, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,109 - $3,220. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,487 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 Winston-Salem tend to point to no traffic and friendly people, though summertime humidity and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Novant Health.