($807+) Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ

For the 1,251-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,560 and $10,841. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $339 - $2,260 (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 Missoula generally start around $342 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,560 - $5,994
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,346 - $7,955
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,844 - $10,841

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 Missoula to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula to Tempe?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,359 and $4,765. 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 Missoula typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $2,452
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,666 - $3,419
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,258 - $4,765

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 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 $791 in Missoula, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Missoula, Montana, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $840 - $2,326 for the 1,251-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $450 - $514
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $840 - $1,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $1,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,153 - $2,326

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $170 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 $367 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $450 - $514 in fuel for the 1,251-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $791 in Missoula, Montana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Tempe, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Missoula, Montana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tempe, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,387 and $2,625.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,387 - $2,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,862 - $3,664

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 $85 - $170 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 Missoula, Montana, typically costs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Missoula to Tempe?

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. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking 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: Missoula, MT vs Tempe, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Missoula and Tempe to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,322/mo vs. $1,834/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 45 vs. 54. Safety index: 66.73 vs. 57.64.