($766+) Gilbert, AZ to Little Rock, AR Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,285-mile relocation from Gilbert, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $2,101 and $8,248. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $301 - $2,004, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Gilbert typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,595 - $6,157
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,459 - $8,248

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 Gilbert to Little Rock.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Little Rock, 48% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ to Little Rock, AR

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $1,293 and $4,148. 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 Little Rock. If you go over that window, storage in Gilbert adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,293 - $2,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,602 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,326 - $4,148

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Little Rock, AR, 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 $701 in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert to Little Rock?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Little Rock, AR

Truck rentals from Gilbert, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, range from $766 - $2,273 for the 1,285-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $410 - $468
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $766 - $1,536
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $828 - $1,810
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,273

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $410 - $468 for the 1,285-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 Gilbert, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $701.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,285-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $301 - $451 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

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

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 Gilbert, AZ to Little Rock, AR

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $902 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,825 - $3,632

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 $75 - $150 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $701.

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

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.

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

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Little Rock, side by side with Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ, to Little Rock, AR, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,101 for a studio to $8,248 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,285-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,293 - $4,148. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $766 - $2,273, 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 $2,595 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Dillard's and Welspun Group.