($1,241+) Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,235-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,275 - $10,637. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $307 - $2,044. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Richmond and Mesa. Local movers in Richmond typically start around $360 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,275 - $4,956
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,438 - $7,115
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,147 - $10,637

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 Richmond to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Mesa?

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 Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,705 and $6,243. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Richmond adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,705 - $3,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,251 - $4,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,002 - $6,243

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 Richmond, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $715, 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 $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Richmond, VA, and Mesa, AZ, 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 Richmond to Mesa?

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 Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from Richmond, Virginia, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $1,241 - $3,393 for the 2,235-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $727 - $831
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,241 - $2,422
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,289 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,765 - $3,393

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Richmond, Virginia, usually costs about $715 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,235-mile drive falls between $727 and $831, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $307 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Mesa?

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 Richmond, VA to Mesa, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Richmond, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Mesa, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,698 and $3,509.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,580 - $2,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,698 - $3,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,426 - $4,946

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 Richmond, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $715.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $153 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Mesa, AZ

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

The 2,235-mile move from Richmond, VA, to Mesa, AZ, costs between $2,275 and $10,637 with full-service movers, $1,705 - $6,243 with a moving container, and $1,241 - $3,393 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,438 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.