($1,007+) Huntsville, AL to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Huntsville, AL to Mesa, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,625-mile move from Huntsville, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, with prices running from $2,305 - $10,640. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,032 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Huntsville and Mesa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Huntsville movers tend to run around $280 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,305 - $5,485
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,248 - $6,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,396 - $10,640

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 Huntsville to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Huntsville, AL to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Huntsville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Huntsville to Mesa?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Huntsville, AL to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Huntsville, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,402 and $5,041. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Huntsville adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Huntsville to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,793 - $3,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,594 - $5,041

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Huntsville, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $711, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Huntsville, AL, and Mesa, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Huntsville to Mesa?

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 Huntsville, AL to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,625-mile move from Huntsville, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,007 and $2,762. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $525 - $600
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Huntsville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Huntsville to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,007 - $1,825
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,018 - $2,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Huntsville, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $711.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $525 - $600 for the 1,625-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 $61 and $330, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night for hotel stops on the 1,625-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $305 - $457.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Huntsville to Mesa?

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 Huntsville, AL to Mesa, 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 Huntsville, Alabama, to Mesa, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,478 and $2,832.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,832
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,873

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 Huntsville, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $711.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $76 and $152 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Huntsville to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Huntsville, AL vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL, to Mesa, 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 $2,305 - $10,640 on the 1,625-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,402 - $5,041, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,007 - $2,762. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,248 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 Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.