($1,011+) Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,654-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, with prices running from $2,579 - $10,935. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $292 - $1,948 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Birmingham and Mesa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Birmingham movers tend to run around $310 as a base rate plus $175/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,579 - $5,380
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,536 - $7,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,840 - $10,935

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 Birmingham to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Birmingham to Mesa?

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 Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,498 and $5,231. 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 Birmingham typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Birmingham to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,498 - $2,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,586 - $5,231

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $73 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $146 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 $682 in Birmingham, AL, 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 Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham to Mesa?

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 Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,654-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,000 and $2,737. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $513 - $586
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Birmingham to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,000 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,737

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $513 - $586 for the 1,654-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 Birmingham, Alabama, for about 5 hours typically costs around $682.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,654-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $146 per night, adding $292 - $438 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $292.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham to Mesa?

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 Birmingham, AL to Mesa, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Birmingham, Alabama, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,485 and $3,315.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,026 - $4,143

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 $73 and $146.
• 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 Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly five hours typically average $682.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Mesa?

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. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, 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: Birmingham, AL vs Mesa, AZ

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