($862+) Tempe, AZ to Little Rock, AR Movers

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

For the 1,287-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, full-service movers cost between $2,182 and $9,389. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $301 - $2,004 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tempe generally start around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,182 - $5,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,780 - $6,999
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,877 - $9,389

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 Little Rock.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe to Little Rock?

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 Tempe, AZ to Little Rock, AR

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, cost between $1,317 and $4,860. 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 Little Rock:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,317 - $2,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,419 - $4,860

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $701 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $150 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Little Rock, AR, destination before booking.

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

A rental truck for this 1,287-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas, costs between $862 and $2,433. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $410 - $469
• 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 Little Rock based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $862 - $1,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $878 - $1,881
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,433

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 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 Tempe, Arizona, usually costs about $701 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,287-mile drive falls between $410 and $469, 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 $50 and $301 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tempe, Arizona, to Little Rock, Arkansas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,331 and $2,929.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,777

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 $75 - $150 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 Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $701.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tempe, 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 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.