($1,098+) Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, costs between $2,520 and $10,578. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,805-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $309 - $2,060, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Phoenix and Cincinnati. For a rough baseline, movers based in Phoenix tend to start around $140 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,520 - $5,740
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,547 - $7,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,391 - $10,578

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 Phoenix to Cincinnati.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cincinnati, 79% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers 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 Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, cost between $1,565 and $5,791. 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 Phoenix typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Cincinnati:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $3,047
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $4,266
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,848 - $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 $721 in Phoenix, AZ. 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 $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $155 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 Cincinnati, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Cincinnati?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 1,805-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Cincinnati, Ohio, costs between $1,064 and $3,045, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $592 - $676
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Cincinnati based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,091
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,211 - $2,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,045

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 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 Phoenix, Arizona, usually costs about $721 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,805-mile drive falls between $592 and $676, 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 $52 and $309 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Cincinnati, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Cincinnati, Ohio.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,569 and $3,213.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,352 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,569 - $3,213
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,167 - $4,273

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 $77 and $155.
• 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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $721.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Cincinnati?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Cincinnati, OH

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