($1,000+) Birmingham, AL to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $2,430 and $11,152. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,659-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $292 - $1,948, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Birmingham and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Birmingham tend to start around $310 plus $175/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,430 - $5,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,367 - $7,163
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,266 - $11,152

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,482 and $5,178. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Birmingham runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,482 - $2,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,915 - $3,984
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,799 - $5,178

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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,052 - $2,852 for a rental moving truck on the 1,659-mile route from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $514 - $588
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,462 - $2,852

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $682.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $514 - $588 for the 1,659-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $58 and $317, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 per night for hotel stops on the 1,659-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $292 - $438.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tempe, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,641 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,175 - $4,185

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 $73 - $146 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 Birmingham, Alabama, typically costs $682.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham 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. 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 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 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.