($1,035+) Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,624-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,482 and $10,136. 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 $325 - $2,164, 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 Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,482 - $5,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,321 - $7,323
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,964 - $10,136

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 Nashville to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Scottsdale?

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 Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,535 and $5,453. 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 Nashville costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,535 - $2,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,886 - $3,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,650 - $5,453

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Nashville, TN and Scottsdale, 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 $757 in Nashville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $162 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Nashville, Tennessee, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $995 - $2,891 for the 1,624-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $559 - $639
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,891
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,076 - $2,180
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,302 - $2,891

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 $81 and $379.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $559 and $639 for the 1,624-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 $757 for 2 movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

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 $1,602 and $3,103.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,395 - $2,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,602 - $3,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,078 - $4,405

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 $81 - $162 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $757.

What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Scottsdale, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Scottsdale are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 113 versus 105, with average rent of $3,300/mo compared to $1,971/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 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale.