($1,083+) Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND

Full-service movers for the 1,662-mile relocation from Tempe, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $2,505 and $10,210. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $313 - $2,084, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Tempe typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,505 - $5,123
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,143 - $7,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,796 - $10,210

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 Tempe to Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fargo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,588 and $5,231. 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 Tempe costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,588 - $2,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,013 - $3,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,586 - $5,231

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 Tempe, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $729, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tempe, AZ, and Fargo, ND, 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 Tempe to Fargo?

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 Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND

Plan on $1,042 - $2,823 for a rental moving truck on the 1,662-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $551 - $630
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $2,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,823

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $68 and $339 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $551 - $630 in fuel for the 1,662-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $729 in Tempe, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tempe, AZ to Fargo, ND

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 Tempe, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota. 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 $1,563 and $3,124.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,563 - $3,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,068 - $4,228

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tempe, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $729.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $156 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 Tempe to Fargo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Fargo, ND

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