($967+) Montgomery, AL to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $2,476 and $10,579. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,712-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $278 - $1,852, 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 Montgomery and Mesa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Montgomery tend to start around $462 plus $133/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 Montgomery to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,476 - $5,469
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,092 - $7,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,560 - $10,579

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 Montgomery to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Montgomery 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 Montgomery to Mesa?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Montgomery, AL to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,477 and $5,381. 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 Montgomery adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,477 - $2,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,973
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,682 - $5,381

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 Montgomery, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $648, 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 $69 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $139 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Montgomery, 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $967 - $2,761 for a rental moving truck on the 1,712-mile route from Montgomery, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $504 - $576
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $967 - $1,974
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,101 - $2,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,761

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 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 Montgomery, Alabama, usually costs about $648 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,712-mile drive falls between $504 and $576, 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 $46 and $278 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Montgomery, Alabama, to Mesa, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,437 and $2,964.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,437 - $2,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,064 - $4,017

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Montgomery, Alabama, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $648.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $69 - $139 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 Montgomery 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: Montgomery, 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery, 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 $2,476 - $10,579 on the 1,712-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,477 - $5,381, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $967 - $2,761. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,092 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.