($877+) Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,430-mile move from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,633 - $11,971. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $299 - $1,996. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Sioux Falls and Tempe. Local movers in Sioux Falls typically start around $424 as a base rate plus $182/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,633 - $6,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,711 - $8,165
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,330 - $11,971

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 Sioux Falls to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls to Tempe?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,383 and $4,912. 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 Sioux Falls adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,383 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,475 - $4,912

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 $699 in Sioux Falls, SD. 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 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 Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,430-mile move from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $941 and $2,467, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $454 - $519
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Sioux Falls daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $941 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,082
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,467

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $454 - $519 for the 1,430-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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for about 5 hours typically costs around $699.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,430-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $299 - $449 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Tempe, 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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Tempe, 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 $1,399 and $2,831.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,333 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,812

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for roughly five hours typically average $699.

What are the best freight companies from Sioux Falls 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.
3. Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls 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.