($1,052+) Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,755-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,333 - $10,013. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $298 - $1,984. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Chattanooga and Tempe. Local movers in Chattanooga typically start around $280 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,333 - $5,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,398 - $7,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,852 - $10,013

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 Chattanooga to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,426 and $5,474. 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 Chattanooga runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,766
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,568 - $5,474

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 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 $694 in Chattanooga, TN, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chattanooga to Tempe?

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 Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,755-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,052 and $2,889, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $554 - $633
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,061 - $2,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,889

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $554 - $633 for the 1,755-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $694.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,755-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $149 per night, adding $298 - $446 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $298.

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

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 Chattanooga, TN to Tempe, AZ

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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,458 and $2,951.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,349 - $2,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,458 - $2,951
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,075 - $3,962

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 $74 and $149.
• 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, for roughly five hours typically average $694.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Tempe?

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.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Tempe, AZ

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

A move from Chattanooga, TN, to Tempe, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,333 - $10,013 on the 1,755-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,426 - $5,474, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,052 - $2,889. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,398 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.