($1,131+) Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $2,445 and $10,563. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,805-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $339 - $2,260, 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 Atlanta and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Atlanta tend to start around $216 plus $85/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 Atlanta to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,445 - $5,629
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,376 - $7,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,327 - $10,563

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 Atlanta to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Tempe?

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 Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,628 and $5,510. 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 Atlanta runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $2,838
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,022 - $4,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,876 - $5,510

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, 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 $791 in Atlanta, GA. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,805-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,120 and $3,169, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $649 - $742
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,235 - $2,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,498 - $3,169

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 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 Atlanta, Georgia, usually costs about $791 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,805-mile drive falls between $649 and $742, 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 $57 and $339 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Tempe, 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 $1,017 and $3,213.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $2,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,301 - $4,633

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 $85 - $170 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 Atlanta, Georgia, typically costs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta 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. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC 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: Atlanta, GA vs Tempe, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Atlanta and Tempe to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,900/mo vs. $1,834/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 48 vs. 54. Safety index: 35.77 vs. 57.64.