($761+) Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,176-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,228 - $8,792. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $310 - $2,068. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Phoenix. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,228 - $5,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,804 - $6,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,742 - $8,792

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 Houston to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,272 and $4,218. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Houston typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $2,456
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,287 - $4,218

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Phoenix, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $724 in Houston, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Phoenix?

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 Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,176-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, costs between $792 and $2,145, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $442
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $792 - $1,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,034 - $2,145

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 $78 and $362.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $387 and $442 for the 1,176-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 $724 for 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Houston, TX to Phoenix, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, 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 Phoenix, 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 $1,312 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,658

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $78 and $155.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $724.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Phoenix?

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.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Phoenix, AZ

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