($807+) Mesa, AZ to Little Rock, AR Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,283-mile relocation from Mesa, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $2,148 and $8,523. 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 Mesa typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,148 - $4,724
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,819 - $6,746
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,940 - $8,523

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 Little Rock.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Little Rock, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

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

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $1,347 and $4,463. 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 Mesa typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,347 - $2,482
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,687 - $3,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,463

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Mesa, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $701, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $150 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Mesa, AZ, and Little Rock, AR, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Little Rock, AR

A rental truck for this 1,283-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, costs between $775 and $2,322. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $409 - $467
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Little Rock based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $775 - $1,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $820 - $1,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,031 - $2,322

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $351.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $409 and $467 for the 1,283-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $701 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Little Rock, AR

For larger DIY moves from Mesa, 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 Little Rock, Arkansas.

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 $1,376 and $2,636.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $2,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,636
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,758 - $3,641

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 Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $701.

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

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Mesa, 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 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.