($1,120+) Dayton, OH to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Gilbert, AZ

For the 1,805-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,544 and $11,675. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $280 - $1,864 (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 Dayton generally start around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,544 - $5,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,617 - $7,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,388 - $11,675

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 Dayton to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Dayton, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,628 and $5,791. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Gilbert. If you go over that window, storage in Dayton adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,628 - $3,017
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,876 - $5,791

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 $652 in Dayton, OH. 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 $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $140 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 Gilbert, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Plan on $1,087 - $3,232 for a rental moving truck on the 1,805-mile route from Dayton, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $535 - $612
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,087 - $2,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,211 - $2,412
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,232

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Dayton, Ohio, usually costs about $652 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,805-mile drive falls between $535 and $612, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $47 and $280 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Gilbert, 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 Dayton, Ohio, to Gilbert, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,585 and $3,414.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $2,555
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,585 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,167 - $4,318

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 $70 and $140.
• 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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $652.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.