($1,451+) Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ

For the 2,344-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,373 and $12,106. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $323 - $2,152 (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 Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,373 - $5,497
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,398 - $7,829
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,516 - $12,106

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 Chesapeake to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,745 and $6,947. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Chesapeake typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,745 - $3,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,378 - $4,732
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,398 - $6,947

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $753 in Chesapeake, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $81 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $161 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Tempe?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,354 - $3,820 for a rental moving truck on the 2,344-mile route from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $803 - $917
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,354 - $2,671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $3,051
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $753.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $803 - $917 for the 2,344-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 $65 and $350, 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 2,344-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $484.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA to Tempe, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Chesapeake, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tempe, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,789 and $3,786.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,669 - $3,190
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,786
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,667 - $5,293

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 Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $753.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Tempe, AZ

Chesapeake and Tempe land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 104 in Chesapeake and 113 in Tempe, and rent tracks closely too ($1,800/mo vs. $1,834/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (21 vs 54) and safety scores (70.88 vs 57.64) come out about the same too.