($1,097+) Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,698-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Phoenix, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,325 - $10,290. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $290 - $1,936. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Indianapolis and Phoenix. Local movers in Indianapolis typically start around $245 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,325 - $5,038
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,073 - $6,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,908 - $10,290

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 Indianapolis to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Indianapolis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Indianapolis to Phoenix?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,601 and $5,601. 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 Indianapolis runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Indianapolis to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,601 - $2,785
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,969 - $4,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,660 - $5,601

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $678 in Indianapolis, IN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $145 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Phoenix, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,698-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Phoenix, Arizona, costs between $1,024 and $2,977. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $523 - $598
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Indianapolis to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $2,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,073 - $2,291
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,977

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 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 Indianapolis, Indiana, usually costs about $678 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,698-mile drive falls between $523 and $598, 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 $290 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Phoenix, 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 Indianapolis, Indiana, to Phoenix, 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 $1,654 and $3,117.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,427 - $2,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,654 - $3,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,127 - $4,308

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 $73 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Indianapolis, Indiana, for about five hours typically runs $678.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis to Phoenix?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sysco Indianapolis, LLC (4.54/5 stars): Sysco Indianapolis, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis 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.