($1,382+) Tempe, AZ to Wilmington, DE Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Wilmington, DE

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,324-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Wilmington, Delaware, with prices running from $2,757 - $12,222. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Wilmington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,757 - $5,647
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,891 - $8,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,098 - $12,222

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 Wilmington.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Wilmington, DE

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

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Wilmington?

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 Tempe, AZ to Wilmington, DE

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Wilmington, Delaware, cost between $1,789 and $6,898. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tempe costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to Wilmington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,789 - $3,520
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,387 - $4,943
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,182 - $6,898

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $766 in Tempe, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Wilmington, DE, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Wilmington?

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 Wilmington, DE

A rental truck for this 2,324-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Wilmington, Delaware, costs between $1,368 and $3,783. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $809 - $925
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Wilmington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,368 - $2,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,497 - $2,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,783

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $809 - $925 for the 2,324-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $766.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,324-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $492 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Wilmington?

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 Wilmington, DE

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, 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 Wilmington, Delaware.

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 $1,777 and $3,954.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,675 - $3,137
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,520 - $5,308

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 $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $766.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Wilmington?

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: Tempe, AZ vs Wilmington, DE

Day-to-day costs in Wilmington are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 104 versus 113, with average rent of $1,812/mo compared to $1,834/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe versus 74/100 and 32.68/100 in Wilmington.