($785+) Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ

For the 1,228-mile move from Billings, Montana, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,660 and $10,320. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $307 - $2,044 (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 Billings generally start around $259 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,660 - $6,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,185 - $8,071
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,945 - $10,320

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 Billings to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Billings movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Billings 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 Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Billings, Montana, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,322 and $4,579. 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 Mesa. If you go over that window, storage in Billings adds around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,322 - $2,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,306 - $4,579

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $153 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 $715 in Billings, MT, 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 Billings 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 Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,228 miles from Billings, Montana, to Mesa, Arizona, running $850 - $2,332. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $399 - $456
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Billings daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $850 - $1,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $919 - $1,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,080 - $2,332

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Billings, Montana, usually costs about $715 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,228-mile drive falls between $399 and $456, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $307 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Billings 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 Billings, MT to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Billings, Montana, to Mesa, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,361 and $2,736.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,882 - $3,699

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 $77 and $153.
• 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 Billings, Montana, for roughly five hours typically average $715.

What are the best freight companies from Billings 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.
3. Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Diversified Transfer & Storage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Billings, MT 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 Billings 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.