($1,048+) Columbus, OH to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,860-mile relocation from Columbus, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $2,421 and $10,745. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 $325 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,421 - $5,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,258 - $7,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,138 - $10,745

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, OH to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% 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, OH to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Columbus, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,482 and $5,607. 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: $1,482 - $2,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,014 - $4,208
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,673 - $5,607

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Columbus, OH and Mesa, AZ. 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 $699 in Columbus, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $150 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 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, OH to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $1,048 - $3,031 for a rental moving truck on the 1,860-mile route from Columbus, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $591 - $675
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,048 - $2,040
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,158 - $2,574
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,417 - $3,031

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $150 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $65 and $324 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $591 - $675 in fuel for the 1,860-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $699 in Columbus, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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, OH to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Columbus, Ohio, 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 $1,627 and $3,110.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,627 - $3,110
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,227

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, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Columbus, OH 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, OH, 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 $2,421 - $10,745 on the 1,860-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,482 - $5,607 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,048 - $3,031 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,258 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.