($1,042+) Madison, WI to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Madison, WI to Gilbert, AZ

For the 1,672-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Gilbert, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,530 and $10,092. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $321 - $2,140 (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 Madison generally start around $371 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,530 - $5,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,337 - $7,102
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,029 - $10,092

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 Madison to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Madison, WI to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Madison 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 Madison to Gilbert?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Arizona Moving Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Madison, WI to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Madison, Wisconsin, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,513 and $5,391. 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 Madison typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $2,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,033 - $3,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,666 - $5,391

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 Madison, WI, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $749, 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 $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Madison, WI, and Gilbert, 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI to Gilbert, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,672-mile move from Madison, Wisconsin, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $990 and $2,766, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $569 - $651
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Madison daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $990 - $1,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,071 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,476 - $2,766

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $80 and $375.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $569 and $651 for the 1,672-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $749 for 2 movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Madison 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 Madison, WI to Gilbert, 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 Madison, Wisconsin, to Gilbert, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,579 and $3,155.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,416 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,143

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $80 and $161.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Madison, Wisconsin, for roughly five hours typically average $749.

What are the best freight companies from Madison 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. Larson Transportation, LLC (4.3/5 stars): Larson Transportation, LLC 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: Madison, WI vs Gilbert, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Madison and Gilbert to plan around. Cost of living index: 103 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,600/mo vs. $2,250/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 50 vs. 29. Safety index: 65.43 vs. 85.23.