($1,075+) Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,794-mile relocation from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,460 and $10,509. 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 $294 - $1,960, 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 Cincinnati typically charge a base rate around $250 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,460 - $5,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,225 - $6,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,907 - $10,509

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 Cincinnati to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Cincinnati movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cincinnati to Scottsdale?

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 Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,480 and $5,364. 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 Cincinnati typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $2,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,992
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,509 - $5,364

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Scottsdale, 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 $686 in Cincinnati, OH. 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $1,075 - $3,041 for the 1,794-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $559 - $639
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Cincinnati daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,343
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,423 - $3,041

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $686.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $559 - $639 for the 1,794-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 $59 and $319, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,794-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $294 - $441.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 Scottsdale, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,546 and $3,162.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,642
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,195 - $4,333

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $74 - $147 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Cincinnati, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $686.

What are the best freight companies from Cincinnati to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Cincinnati, OH 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, OH, to Scottsdale, 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 $2,460 - $10,509 on the 1,794-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,480 - $5,364, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,075 - $3,041. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,225 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 Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.