($1,096+) Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Augusta, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $2,523 and $11,094. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,944-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $280 - $1,864, 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 Augusta and Mesa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Augusta tend to start around $365 plus $95/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 Augusta to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,523 - $5,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,359 - $7,127
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,185 - $11,094

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 Augusta to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,559 and $5,581. 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 Augusta runs about $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,559 - $2,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $4,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,652 - $5,581

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $70 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $140 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 $652 in Augusta, GA, 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 Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,944-mile move from Augusta, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,096 and $3,046, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $576 - $659
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $2,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,481 - $3,046

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 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 $61 and $303 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $576 - $659 in fuel for the 1,944-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $652 in Augusta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Augusta, Georgia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Mesa, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,614 and $3,216.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,296 - $4,553

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $70 - $140 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Augusta, Georgia, typically costs $652.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta 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

Full-service movers on the 1,944-mile route from Augusta, GA, to Mesa, AZ, run $2,523 - $11,094 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,559 - $5,581, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,096 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,359, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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.