($820+) 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 $2,273 and $9,665. 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: $2,273 - $5,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,040 - $6,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,827 - $9,665

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 — 85% 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 is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

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

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $1,384 and $4,397. 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 Mesa runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,750 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,349 - $4,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Mesa, AZ and Little Rock, AR. 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 $701 in Mesa, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $75 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $150 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 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

Renting a moving truck for the 1,283-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, costs between $812 and $2,248, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $812 - $1,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,248

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $150 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $65 and $326 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $409 - $467 in fuel for the 1,283-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $701 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Little Rock, Arkansas.

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 $1,455 and $2,790.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,455 - $2,790
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,822 - $3,629

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $701.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa 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.
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 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.