($1,117+) Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,914-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Toledo, Ohio, with prices running from $2,276 - $10,484. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $296 - $1,972 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Toledo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,276 - $5,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,240 - $7,388
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,256 - $10,484

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 Tempe to Toledo.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Toledo, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Toledo?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Toledo, Ohio, cost between $1,611 and $5,646. 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 Tempe typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to Toledo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,611 - $2,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,082 - $4,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,822 - $5,646

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $690 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $148 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Toledo, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Toledo?

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 Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH

Plan on $1,117 - $2,980 for a rental moving truck on the 1,914-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Toledo, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $600 - $686
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to Toledo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,196 - $2,459
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,450 - $2,980

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $600 - $686 for the 1,914-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $690.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,914-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $148 per night, adding $296 - $444 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $296.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Toledo?

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 Tempe, AZ to Toledo, OH

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tempe, Arizona, to Toledo, Ohio. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,650 and $3,256.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,421 - $2,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,650 - $3,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,279 - $4,386

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $74 - $148 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $690.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Toledo?

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: Tempe, AZ vs Toledo, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Toledo, side by side with Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ, to Toledo, OH, 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 $2,276 - $10,484 on the 1,914-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,611 - $5,646, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,117 - $2,980. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,240 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 Toledo tend to point to low cost of living and creative spirit, though bad weather and rampant drug problem come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Faurecia Exhaust Systems and Marco's Pizza.