($870+) Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,399-mile relocation from Olympia, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,458 and $10,529. 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 $337 - $2,248, 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 Olympia typically charge a base rate around $296 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,458 - $6,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,470 - $8,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,698 - $10,529

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 Olympia to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia 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 Olympia to Scottsdale?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,459 and $4,866. 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 Olympia typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,459 - $2,567
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,619
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,506 - $4,866

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $787 in Olympia, WA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Olympia, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $879 - $2,517 for the 1,399-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $500 - $572
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Olympia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $879 - $1,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,517

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $500 - $572 for the 1,399-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $787.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,399-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $337 - $506 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $337.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Scottsdale, AZ

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 Olympia, Washington, to Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 $1,490 and $2,780.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $2,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,490 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,700

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $787.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia to Scottsdale?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate 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: Olympia, WA vs Scottsdale, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Scottsdale are close to what you're used to in Olympia: cost of living index of 113 versus 112, with average rent of $3,300/mo compared to $1,895/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 39/100 and 62.25/100 in Olympia versus 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale.