($1,485+) Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT

Full-service movers for the 2,534-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $2,525 and $12,978. 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 $329 - $2,196, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,525 - $6,393
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,074 - $7,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,586 - $12,978

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 Phoenix to Hartford.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Hartford, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Hartford?

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Hartford, Connecticut, cost between $1,870 and $6,854. 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 Phoenix typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Hartford:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,870 - $3,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,522 - $4,886
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,269 - $6,854

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Phoenix, AZ and Hartford, CT. 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 $769 in Phoenix, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 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 Phoenix to Hartford?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT

Plan on $1,515 - $4,073 for a rental moving truck on the 2,534-mile route from Phoenix, Arizona, to Hartford, Connecticut. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $885 - $1,012
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Hartford based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,515 - $2,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,525
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,073

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $885 - $1,012 for the 2,534-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 Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $769.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,534-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $165 per night, adding $329 - $494 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $329.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Hartford?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Hartford, CT

For larger DIY moves from Phoenix, 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 Hartford, Connecticut.

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 $1,879 and $4,279.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $3,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,879 - $4,279
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,861 - $5,764

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 $82 and $165.
• 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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $769.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Hartford?

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: Phoenix, AZ vs Hartford, CT

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Phoenix and Hartford to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 105. Average rent: $1,695/mo vs. $1,330/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 41 vs. 67. Safety index: 46.94 vs. 36.25.