($987+) Mesa, AZ to Birmingham, AL Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,646-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama, with prices running from $2,256 - $10,442. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $308 - $2,052 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mesa and Birmingham are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mesa movers tend to run around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,256 - $5,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,088 - $7,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,505 - $10,442

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 Mesa to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Birmingham, AL

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

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

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,516 and $5,239. 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 Birmingham. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $2,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,920 - $4,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,565 - $5,239

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 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 $718 in Mesa, AZ, 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 Birmingham, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Birmingham?

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 Mesa, AZ to Birmingham, AL

Plan on $1,068 - $2,929 for a rental moving truck on the 1,646-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Birmingham, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $537 - $614
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,346 - $2,929

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 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 Mesa, Arizona, usually costs about $718 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,646-mile drive falls between $537 and $614, 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 $51 and $308 to your total.

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

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 Mesa, AZ to Birmingham, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Mesa, Arizona, 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 Birmingham, Alabama.

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 $1,551 and $3,287.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,325 - $2,518
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,551 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,200 - $4,360

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 $77 - $154 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 Mesa, Arizona, typically costs $718.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Birmingham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Birmingham, AL

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