($1,329+) Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC

For the 2,173-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,560 and $12,159. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $331 - $2,204 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Gilbert generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,560 - $5,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,755 - $7,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,183 - $12,159

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 Gilbert to Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Raleigh, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Gilbert to Raleigh?

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina 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 Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,774 and $6,536. 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 Raleigh. If you go over that window, storage in Gilbert adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gilbert to Raleigh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,774 - $3,180
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,363 - $4,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,181 - $6,536

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Gilbert, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $771, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $165 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Gilbert, AZ, and Raleigh, NC, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Raleigh?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC

A rental truck for this 2,173-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, costs between $1,342 and $3,707. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $762 - $871
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gilbert to Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,466
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,816 - $3,707

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $771.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $762 - $871 for the 2,173-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 $66 and $358, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $165 per night for hotel stops on the 2,173-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $331 - $496.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert to Raleigh?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Raleigh, NC

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 Gilbert, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina. 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 $1,818 and $3,718.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $2,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,280

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $83 and $165.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $771.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Raleigh?

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: Gilbert, AZ vs Raleigh, NC

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Gilbert and Raleigh to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 106. Average rent: $2,250/mo vs. $1,670/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 29 vs. 31. Safety index: 85.23 vs. 60.13.