($1,436+) Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL

For the 2,371-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, full-service movers cost between $2,705 and $12,647. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $346 - $2,308 (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 Scottsdale generally start around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,705 - $5,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,780 - $8,019
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,960 - $12,647

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 Scottsdale to Miami.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Miami, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Miami?

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,738 and $6,797. 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 Scottsdale costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Miami:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,738 - $3,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $5,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $6,797

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 $808 in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 $87 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $173 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 Miami, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Miami?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL

Plan on $1,436 - $4,014 for a rental moving truck on the 2,371-mile route from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Miami, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $871 - $995
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Miami based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,436 - $2,695
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,479 - $3,049
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,963 - $4,014

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $808.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $871 - $995 for the 2,371-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 $69 and $375, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 per night for hotel stops on the 2,371-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $346 - $519.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Miami?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Miami, FL

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 Miami, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,877 and $4,009.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $3,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,877 - $4,009
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,475 - $5,598

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Scottsdale, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $808.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $87 - $173 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 Scottsdale to Miami?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Miami, FL

Day-to-day costs in Miami are close to what you're used to in Scottsdale: cost of living index of 119 versus 113, with average rent of $2,990/mo compared to $3,300/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale versus 77/100 and 47.46/100 in Miami.