($1,164+) Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA Movers

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

For the 1,805-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $2,496 and $10,687. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $339 - $2,260 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Phoenix generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,496 - $5,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,243 - $7,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,081 - $10,687

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 Phoenix to Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia Movers 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 Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,660 and $5,454. 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 Phoenix runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $3,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,083 - $4,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,792 - $5,454

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 Atlanta, GA, 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 Phoenix, AZ. 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 Phoenix to Atlanta?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA

A rental truck for this 1,805-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,064 and $3,045. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $649 - $742
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,134
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,199 - $2,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,513 - $3,045

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 Phoenix, Arizona, 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 Phoenix to Atlanta?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA

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 Phoenix, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia. 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 $1,601 and $3,481.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,437 - $2,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,601 - $3,481
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,324 - $4,588

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $791.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Atlanta?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Atlanta, GA

Phoenix and Atlanta land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Phoenix and 113 in Atlanta, and rent tracks closely too ($1,695/mo vs. $1,900/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (41 vs 48) and safety scores (46.94 vs 35.77) come out about the same too.