($1,225+) Cleveland, OH to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Tempe, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,006-mile move from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,708 - $11,535. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $285 - $1,900 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Cleveland and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Cleveland movers tend to run around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,708 - $5,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,850 - $8,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,144 - $11,535

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 Cleveland to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Cleveland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Cleveland, OH to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,688 and $5,761. 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 Cleveland runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,688 - $3,205
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,140 - $4,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,050 - $5,761

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 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 $665 in Cleveland, OH, 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 2,006-mile move from Cleveland, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,176 and $3,545. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $606 - $693
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,176 - $2,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,274 - $2,811
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,640 - $3,545

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $665.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $606 - $693 for the 2,006-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 $57 and $309, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night for hotel stops on the 2,006-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $285 - $428.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, Ohio, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,678 and $3,451.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,519 - $2,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,944

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cleveland, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $665.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $143 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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.