($1,226+) Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,152-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tampa, Florida, with prices running from $2,664 - $11,563. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Phoenix and Tampa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Phoenix movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,664 - $6,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,610 - $7,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,977 - $11,563

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 Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tampa, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

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 Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,704 and $6,285. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tampa. If you go over that window, storage in Phoenix adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,704 - $3,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,138 - $4,415
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,995 - $6,285

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 Phoenix, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $766, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Phoenix, AZ, and Tampa, FL, 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 Phoenix to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,152 miles from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tampa, Florida, running $1,277 - $3,780. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $749 - $856
• 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 Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,438 - $2,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,816 - $3,780

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 $82 and $383.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $749 and $856 for the 2,152-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 $766 for 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tampa, Florida, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,800 and $3,532.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,612 - $2,922
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,800 - $3,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $5,079

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $766.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Tampa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Tampa, FL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Phoenix and Tampa to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 104. Average rent: $1,695/mo vs. $1,930/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 41 vs. 51. Safety index: 46.94 vs. 53.85.