($1,422+) Phoenix, AZ to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Miami, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,364-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,758 - $12,155. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $346 - $2,308. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Phoenix and Miami. Local movers in Phoenix typically start around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,758 - $6,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,629 - $7,701
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,173 - $12,155

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 Miami.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Miami, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Miami, FL

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,756 and $6,530. 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 Miami. If you go over that window, storage in Phoenix adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,716
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,322 - $6,530

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $87 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $173 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Miami, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $808 in Phoenix, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to Miami?

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 Miami, FL

Plan on $1,324 - $4,132 for a rental moving truck on the 2,364-mile route from Phoenix, Arizona, to Miami, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $868 - $992
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Miami based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $3,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,001 - $4,132

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $808.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $868 - $992 for the 2,364-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 $69 and $375, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $173 per night for hotel stops on the 2,364-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $346 - $519.

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

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 Miami, FL

For larger DIY moves from Phoenix, Arizona, 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 Miami, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,896 and $4,009.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $3,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $4,009
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,658 - $5,118

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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $808.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $87 and $173 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Miami?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Miami, FL

Day-to-day costs in Miami are close to what you're used to in Phoenix: cost of living index of 119 versus 113, with average rent of $2,990/mo compared to $1,695/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix versus 77/100 and 47.46/100 in Miami.