($1,303+) Phoenix, AZ to Myrtle Beach, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Myrtle Beach, SC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,167-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with prices running from $2,534 - $11,324. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,076 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Phoenix and Myrtle Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Phoenix movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,534 - $6,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,646 - $8,054
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,841 - $11,324

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 Myrtle Beach.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Myrtle Beach, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Myrtle Beach, 80% of movers offer the same service.

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

South Carolina Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in South Carolina, 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 Phoenix, AZ to Myrtle Beach, SC

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cost between $1,774 and $5,971. 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 Myrtle Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,774 - $3,478
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,363 - $4,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,088 - $5,971

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Phoenix, AZ and Myrtle Beach, SC. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $727 in Phoenix, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $78 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $156 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

A rental truck for this 2,167-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, costs between $1,251 and $3,816. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $716 - $818
• 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 Myrtle Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,251 - $2,466
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,781 - $3,816

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 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 $727 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,167-mile drive falls between $716 and $818, 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 $311 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Myrtle Beach?

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 Myrtle Beach, SC

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,710 and $3,867.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,580 - $2,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,710 - $3,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,421 - $5,229

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Phoenix, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $727.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $156 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 Phoenix to Myrtle Beach?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Phoenix, AZ vs Myrtle Beach, SC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Myrtle Beach, 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.