($877+) Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,426-mile relocation from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,768 and $11,173. 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 Sioux Falls typically charge a base rate around $424 plus $182 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,768 - $6,216
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,675 - $7,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,017 - $11,173

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 Sioux Falls to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,412 and $4,863. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Sioux Falls costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,525 - $4,863

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Sioux Falls, SD and Scottsdale, 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 Sioux Falls, SD, 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 Sioux Falls to Scottsdale?

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 Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $959 - $2,569 for a rental moving truck on the 1,426-mile route from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $453 - $518
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Sioux Falls daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $959 - $1,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,038 - $2,082
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,569

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 $453 - $518 in fuel for the 1,426-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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sioux Falls to Scottsdale?

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 Sioux Falls, SD to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 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 Scottsdale, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,384 and $2,890.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,295 - $2,424
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,020 - $4,048

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Sioux Falls to Scottsdale?

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. Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. 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: Sioux Falls, SD vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, side by side with Sioux Falls 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.