($1,005+) Mesa, AZ to Huntsville, AL Movers

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

For the 1,624-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $2,435 and $9,744. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $316 - $2,108 (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 Mesa generally start around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,435 - $5,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,290 - $6,898
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,737 - $9,744

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 Mesa to Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Huntsville, AL

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

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Huntsville?

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Mesa, AZ to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,535 and $5,138. 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 Mesa runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,535 - $2,774
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,867 - $3,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,677 - $5,138

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $79 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $158 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $738 in Mesa, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Huntsville, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Huntsville?

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 Mesa, AZ to Huntsville, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,624-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, costs between $965 and $2,806, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $545 - $622
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,911
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,130 - $2,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,439 - $2,806

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $738.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $545 - $622 for the 1,624-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 $63 and $343, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night for hotel stops on the 1,624-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $316 - $474.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Huntsville?

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 Mesa, AZ to Huntsville, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Huntsville, Alabama, 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 $1,509 and $3,229.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,314 - $2,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,509 - $3,229
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,141 - $4,069

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $738.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Huntsville?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Mesa, AZ vs Huntsville, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Huntsville, side by side with Mesa 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.