($1,316+) Scottsdale, AZ to Durham, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Durham, NC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,149-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, with prices running from $2,577 - $11,502. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $322 - $2,148 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Durham are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,577 - $5,451
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,595 - $7,885
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,540 - $11,502

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 Durham.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Durham, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Durham, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

North Carolina Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in North Carolina, 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Durham, NC

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $1,710 and $6,237. 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 Scottsdale typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,710 - $3,257
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,036 - $6,237

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 Scottsdale, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $752, 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 $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and Durham, NC, 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 Scottsdale to Durham?

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 Durham, NC

A rental truck for this 2,149-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $1,278 and $3,633. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $734 - $839
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• 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 Durham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,425 - $2,935
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,633

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 $81 and $376.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $734 and $839 for the 2,149-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 $752 for 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Durham, NC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Durham, North Carolina, 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 $1,789 and $3,728.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,539 - $3,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,430 - $4,941

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 $81 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $752.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Durham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Durham, NC

Good news for your budget: Durham isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Scottsdale. Cost of living index runs 99 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 32/100 and 74.2/100 here versus 30/100 and 45.28/100 there.