($982+) Scottsdale, AZ to Columbus, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Columbus, GA

Full-service movers for the 1,796-mile relocation from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $2,390 and $9,903. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $297 - $1,980, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Scottsdale typically charge a base rate around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,390 - $5,093
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,260 - $7,008
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,087 - $9,903

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 Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Georgia Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,509 and $5,154. 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 Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,509 - $2,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,640 - $5,154

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 $693 in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 Columbus, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Columbus?

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 Columbus, GA

Plan on $982 - $2,838 for a rental moving truck on the 1,796-mile route from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $566 - $647
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $2,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,096 - $2,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,838

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 $74 and $347.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $566 and $647 for the 1,796-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 $693 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 Columbus?

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 Columbus, GA

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 Columbus, Georgia.

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 $1,485 and $3,287.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $2,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,070 - $4,164

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $74 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $693.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Columbus?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Columbus, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Columbus, side by side with Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ, to Columbus, GA, 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 $2,390 - $9,903 on the 1,796-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,509 - $5,154 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $982 - $2,838 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,260 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aflac and TSYS.