($912+) Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Huntsville, Alabama, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $2,212 and $10,336. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,627-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $305 - $2,032, 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 Huntsville and Gilbert. For a rough baseline, movers based in Huntsville tend to start around $280 plus $65/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 Huntsville to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,212 - $5,222
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,153 - $6,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,907 - $10,336

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 Huntsville to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Huntsville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Huntsville to Gilbert?

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 Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Huntsville, Alabama, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,458 and $4,791. 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 Huntsville typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Huntsville to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,458 - $2,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,756 - $3,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,544 - $4,791

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Huntsville, AL and Gilbert, 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 $711 in Huntsville, AL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $152 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 Huntsville to Gilbert?

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 Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,627-mile move from Huntsville, Alabama, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $912 and $2,762. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $526 - $601
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Huntsville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Huntsville to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $912 - $1,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,106
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,309 - $2,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $526 - $601 for the 1,627-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 Huntsville, Alabama, for about 5 hours typically costs around $711.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,627-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $152 per night, adding $305 - $457 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $305.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Huntsville to Gilbert?

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 Huntsville, AL to Gilbert, 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 Huntsville, Alabama, to Gilbert, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,419 and $2,922.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,288 - $2,471
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,419 - $2,922
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,916 - $3,833

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Huntsville, Alabama, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $711.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Huntsville to Gilbert?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Huntsville, AL vs Gilbert, AZ

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

For a move from Huntsville, AL, to Gilbert, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,212 for a studio to $10,336 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,627-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,458 - $4,791. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $912 - $2,762, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,153 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.