($870+) Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,285-mile move from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,387 - $9,667. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $281 - $1,876. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Little Rock and Scottsdale. Local movers in Little Rock typically start around $100 as a base rate plus $94/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Little Rock to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,387 - $5,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,100 - $6,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,328 - $9,667

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 Little Rock to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Little Rock movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Little Rock to Scottsdale?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,411 and $4,536. 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 Little Rock typically runs around $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Little Rock to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,411 - $2,575
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,661
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $4,536

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Little Rock, AR and Scottsdale, 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 $657 in Little Rock, AR, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 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 Little Rock to Scottsdale?

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 Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,285-mile move from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $854 and $2,410. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $384 - $438
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Little Rock daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Little Rock to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $941 - $1,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,410

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 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 Little Rock, Arkansas, usually costs about $657 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,285-mile drive falls between $384 and $438, 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 $47 and $281 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Little Rock to Scottsdale?

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 Little Rock, AR to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Little Rock, Arkansas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,358 and $2,706.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Little Rock to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,205
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,358 - $2,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,822 - $3,814

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 $70 - $141 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 Little Rock, Arkansas, typically costs $657.

What are the best freight companies from Little Rock to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Maverick Transportation, LLC (4.8/5 stars): Maverick Transportation, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Little Rock, AR vs Scottsdale, AZ

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