($879+) Olympia, WA to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,384-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,691 - $10,421. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Olympia and Tempe. Local movers in Olympia typically start around $296 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,691 - $6,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,302 - $8,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,698 - $10,421

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Tempe, AZ

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,376 and $4,963. 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 Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,475
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,482 - $4,963

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $169 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 $787 in Olympia, WA, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

A rental truck for this 1,384-mile move from Olympia, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $923 and $2,492. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $495 - $566
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,750
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $960 - $1,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,492

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $169 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 $73 and $365 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $495 - $566 in fuel for the 1,384-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $787 in Olympia, Washington, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

For larger DIY moves from Olympia, Washington, 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 $1,404 and $3,012.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,404 - $3,012
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,662

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Olympia, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $787.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Olympia to Tempe?

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

Olympia and Tempe land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in Olympia and 113 in Tempe, and rent tracks closely too ($1,895/mo vs. $1,834/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (39 vs 54) and safety scores (62.25 vs 57.64) come out about the same too.