($1,556+) Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Providence, Rhode Island, costs between $2,605 and $12,786. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,598-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $334 - $2,228, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Scottsdale and Providence. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,605 - $5,998
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,838 - $8,177
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,365 - $12,786

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 Scottsdale to Providence.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Providence, 97% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Providence?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,989 and $6,876. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Scottsdale typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,989 - $3,744
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,403 - $5,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,310 - $6,876

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $167 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Providence, RI, 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 $780 in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale to Providence?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,598 miles from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Providence, Rhode Island, running $1,571 - $4,444. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $921 - $1,052
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $2,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,718 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,151 - $4,444

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $780.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $921 - $1,052 for the 2,598-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 $67 and $362, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 per night for hotel stops on the 2,598-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $334 - $501.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Providence?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Providence, RI

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, 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 Providence, Rhode Island.

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 $1,902 and $4,335.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,824 - $3,303
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,902 - $4,335
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,813 - $5,728

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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $780.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $167 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Providence?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Providence, RI

Good news for your budget: Providence isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Scottsdale. Cost of living index runs 109 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 32/100 and 74.2/100 here versus 76/100 and 50.16/100 there.