($992+) Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,792-mile relocation from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $2,460 and $10,930. 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 $276 - $1,840, 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 Columbus typically charge a base rate around $315 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,460 - $5,035
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,323 - $7,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,792 - $10,930

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 Columbus to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,435 and $5,049. 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 Columbus typically runs around $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Columbus to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,435 - $2,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $5,049

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $138 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 $644 in Columbus, GA, 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 Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Columbus to Mesa?

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 Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,792-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $992 and $2,780. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $525 - $600
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Columbus to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $992 - $1,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,118 - $2,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,780

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Columbus, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $644.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $525 - $600 for the 1,792-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 $55 and $299, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $138 per night for hotel stops on the 1,792-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $276 - $414.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus to Mesa?

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 Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Columbus, Georgia, 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 Mesa, Arizona.

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 $1,592 and $3,193.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,306 - $2,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,193
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,122

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Columbus, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $644.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $138 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Mesa?

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.

Cost of living: Columbus, GA vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with Columbus 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 Columbus, GA, to Mesa, AZ, 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 $2,460 - $10,930 on the 1,792-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,435 - $5,049 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $992 - $2,780 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,323 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.