($858+) Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Full-service movers for the 1,401-mile relocation from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $2,170 and $9,336. 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 $313 - $2,084, 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 Scottsdale typically charge a base rate around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,170 - $4,822
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,726 - $6,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,870 - $9,336

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 Scottsdale to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Sioux Falls, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in South Dakota are typically members of the South Dakota Trucking 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,294 and $4,634. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,294 - $2,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,634

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 $729 in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $156 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 Sioux Falls, SD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Sioux Falls?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

Renting a moving truck for the 1,401-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, costs between $858 and $2,268, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $464 - $531
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $858 - $1,611
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $901 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,145 - $2,268

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 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 $68 and $339 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $464 - $531 in fuel for the 1,401-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $729 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Sioux Falls?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Sioux Falls, SD

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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 $1,417 and $2,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,236 - $2,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,417 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,524

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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $156 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Sioux Falls?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Sioux Falls, SD

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

How you handle your interstate move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Sioux Falls, SD, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,170 - $9,336 on the 1,401-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,294 - $4,634 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $858 - $2,268 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,726 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Sanford Health and Avera Health.