($1,437+) Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $2,549 and $11,299. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,331-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $323 - $2,152, 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 Philadelphia and Gilbert. For a rough baseline, movers based in Philadelphia tend to start around $282 plus $130/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 Philadelphia to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,549 - $5,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,433 - $7,992
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,059 - $11,299

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 Philadelphia to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Gilbert?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,891 and $6,748. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Philadelphia costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,891 - $3,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,354 - $4,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,203 - $6,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Philadelphia, PA and Gilbert, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $753 in Philadelphia, PA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $161 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Philadelphia to Gilbert?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,331 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gilbert, Arizona, running $1,409 - $3,781. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $798 - $912
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,450 - $3,147
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,983 - $3,781

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, usually costs about $753 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,331-mile drive falls between $798 and $912, 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 $54 and $323 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Gilbert?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Gilbert, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Gilbert, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,808 and $3,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,620 - $3,034
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,808 - $3,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,537 - $5,452

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 $81 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Gilbert?

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.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA vs Gilbert, AZ

Philadelphia and Gilbert land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 104 in Philadelphia and 113 in Gilbert, and rent tracks closely too ($1,695/mo vs. $2,250/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (75 vs 29) and safety scores (33.91 vs 85.23) come out about the same too.