($994+) Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,669-mile relocation from Fargo, North Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,572 and $12,051. 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 Fargo typically charge a base rate around $264 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,572 - $5,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,602 - $7,740
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,311 - $12,051

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 Fargo to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 33% of Fargo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,473 and $5,248. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Fargo typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,473 - $2,610
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,651
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,672 - $5,248

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fargo, ND and Tempe, 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 Fargo, ND, 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 Fargo 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 Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,669-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $994 and $2,888, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $530 - $606
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Fargo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $994 - $1,890
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,181
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,395 - $2,888

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Fargo, North Dakota, usually costs about $699 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,669-mile drive falls between $530 and $606, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $50 and $299 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fargo 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 Fargo, ND to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fargo, North Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $898 and $3,195.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,286 - $2,325
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,507 - $3,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,015 - $4,240

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 $75 - $150 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 Fargo, North Dakota, typically costs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Fargo to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Fargo, ND 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 Fargo 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.

Our take

A move from Fargo, ND, to Tempe, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,572 - $12,051 on the 1,669-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,473 - $5,248, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $994 - $2,888. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,602 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.