($1,504+) Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Albany, New York, costs between $2,760 and $12,888. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,472-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $322 - $2,148, 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 Tempe and Albany. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 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 Tempe to Albany:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,760 - $6,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,820 - $8,249
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,397 - $12,888

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 Tempe to Albany.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Albany, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Albany?

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Albany, New York, cost between $1,855 and $6,921. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,855 - $3,590
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,307 - $5,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,208 - $6,921

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $752 in Tempe, AZ, 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 Albany, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Albany?

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 Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY

Renting a moving truck for the 2,472-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Albany, New York, costs between $1,402 and $3,922, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $845 - $965
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,686
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,298
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $3,922

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $752.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $845 - $965 for the 2,472-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 $64 and $349, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night for hotel stops on the 2,472-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $322 - $483.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Albany?

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 Tempe, AZ to Albany, NY

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Albany, New York. 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 $967 and $4,035.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,636 - $3,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,845 - $4,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,647 - $5,701

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 $81 - $161 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 Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $752.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Albany?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Albany, NY

Good news for your budget: Albany isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tempe. Cost of living index runs 99 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 54/100 and 57.64/100 here versus 65/100 and 49.65/100 there.