($892+) St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,458-mile relocation from St. Louis, Missouri, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $2,138 and $8,945. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $287 - $1,912, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in St. Louis typically charge a base rate around $247 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,138 - $4,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,714 - $6,127
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,880 - $8,945

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 St. Louis to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 68% of St. Louis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Phoenix, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,369 and $4,491. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in St. Louis costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,411
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,613
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,378 - $4,491

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 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 $669 in St. Louis, MO, 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 Phoenix, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,458 miles from St. Louis, Missouri, to Phoenix, Arizona, running $892 - $2,336. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $443 - $507
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Louis to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $892 - $1,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $1,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,190 - $2,336

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 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 St. Louis, Missouri, usually costs about $669 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,458-mile drive falls between $443 and $507, 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 $48 and $287 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Phoenix, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, to Phoenix, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $860 and $2,946.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $2,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,441 - $2,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,704

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 St. Louis, Missouri, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $669.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $72 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis to Phoenix?

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.

Cost of living: St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO, to Phoenix, AZ, 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 $2,138 - $8,945 on the 1,458-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,369 - $4,491, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $892 - $2,336. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,714 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 Phoenix tend to point to beautiful nature and bountiful arts and recreational activities, though extreme weather and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include the State of Arizona and Walmart, Inc..