($879+) Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,392-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,341 - $9,910. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $298 - $1,984. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lafayette and Scottsdale. Local movers in Lafayette typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $260/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,341 - $4,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,078 - $6,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,002 - $9,910

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 Lafayette to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Scottsdale?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,431 and $4,722. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Lafayette runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,592
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,360 - $4,722

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $694 in Lafayette, LA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $852 - $2,393 for a rental moving truck on the 1,392-mile route from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $439 - $502
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $852 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,008 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,257 - $2,393

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $439 - $502 in fuel for the 1,392-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $694 in Lafayette, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA to Scottsdale, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Lafayette, Louisiana, 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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,404 and $2,896.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,225 - $2,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,404 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,970

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 Lafayette, Louisiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $694.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $149 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Dupre Logistics, LLC (4.5/5 stars): Dupre Logistics, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Lafayette, LA vs Scottsdale, AZ

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