($481+) Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Fresno, California, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,155 and $8,351. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 600-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $323 - $2,152, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Fresno and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Fresno tend to start around $330 plus $135/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,155 - $4,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,244 - $5,638
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,828 - $8,351

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 Fresno to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Fresno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Fresno, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,008 and $3,484. 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 Fresno typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,484

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fresno, CA and Tempe, 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 $753 in Fresno, CA, 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 $161 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 Fresno to Tempe?

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 Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 600 miles from Fresno, California, to Tempe, Arizona, running $471 - $1,275. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $205 - $235
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Fresno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $471 - $907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $524 - $1,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $674 - $1,275

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fresno, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $753.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $205 - $235 for the 600-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night for hotel stops on the 600-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $484.

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

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 Fresno, CA to Tempe, AZ

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 Fresno, California, to Tempe, Arizona. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,119 and $2,095.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $898 - $1,704
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,119 - $2,095
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,573

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 $81 - $161 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 Fresno, California, typically costs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Fresno to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Fresno, CA vs Tempe, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Fresno. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 47/100 and 43.15/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.