($966+) Tempe, AZ to Mobile, AL Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Mobile, Alabama, costs between $2,423 and $9,925. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,640-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $304 - $2,028, 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 Tempe and Mobile. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 plus $85/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 Tempe to Mobile:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,423 - $5,596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,249 - $7,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,027 - $9,925

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 Tempe to Mobile.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Mobile, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mobile, 90% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Mobile?

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking 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 Tempe, AZ to Mobile, AL

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Mobile, Alabama, cost between $1,426 and $5,291. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,881 - $3,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,618 - $5,291

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Mobile, AL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $710 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Mobile?

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 Tempe, AZ to Mobile, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,640-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Mobile, Alabama, costs between $997 and $2,957, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $529 - $605
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to Mobile based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,419
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,957

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $529 - $605 for the 1,640-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $710.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,640-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $152 per night, adding $304 - $456 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $304.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Mobile?

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 Tempe, AZ to Mobile, AL

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, 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 Mobile, Alabama.

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 $1,629 and $3,224.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,629 - $3,224
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,179 - $4,106

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $710.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Mobile?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Mobile, AL

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