($1,044+) Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ

For the 1,779-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Gilbert, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,413 and $10,089. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,996 (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 Lexington generally start around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,413 - $5,295
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,290 - $6,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,788 - $10,089

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 Lexington to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington to Gilbert?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona 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 Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,480 and $5,364. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Lexington typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lexington to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,480 - $2,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,932 - $3,953
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,744 - $5,364

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $699 in Lexington, KY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lexington to Gilbert?

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 Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ

Plan on $1,044 - $2,780 for a rental moving truck on the 1,779-mile route from Lexington, Kentucky, to Gilbert, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $565 - $646
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lexington to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,044 - $2,009
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,366
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,780

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $565 - $646 for the 1,779-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,779-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington to Gilbert?

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 Lexington, KY to Gilbert, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Gilbert, Arizona, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,454 and $3,037.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $2,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,454 - $3,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,049 - $4,417

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Gilbert?

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.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs Gilbert, AZ

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

How you handle your interstate move from Lexington, KY, to Gilbert, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,413 - $10,089 on the 1,779-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,480 - $5,364 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,044 - $2,780 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,290 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.