($906+) Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,342-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,550 - $10,983. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $366 - $2,440 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,550 - $6,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,316 - $7,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,513 - $10,983

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 Portland to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Tempe?

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 Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,420 and $4,959. 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 Tempe. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,463 - $4,959

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $183 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, AZ, 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 $854 in Portland, OR. 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 Portland to Tempe?

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 Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $828 - $2,488 for the 1,342-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $521 - $595
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $828 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $923 - $2,019
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,488

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $92 and $427.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $183.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $521 and $595 for the 1,342-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $854 for 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Tempe?

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 Portland, OR to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 Tempe, 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 $1,452 and $2,928.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,931 - $3,854

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $183 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Portland, Oregon, typically costs $854.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Tempe?

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. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company 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: Portland, OR vs Tempe, AZ

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