($1,204+) Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $2,375 and $11,529. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,049-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $319 - $2,124, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Scottsdale and Jacksonville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,375 - $5,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,345 - $7,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,653 - $11,529

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 Scottsdale to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jacksonville, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Jacksonville?

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,574 and $5,889. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Jacksonville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,574 - $2,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,057 - $4,106
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,790 - $5,889

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 $743 in Scottsdale, 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 $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $159 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 Jacksonville, FL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Jacksonville?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL

Renting a moving truck for the 2,049-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $1,204 and $3,355, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $692 - $791
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,204 - $2,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,355

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $743.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $692 - $791 for the 2,049-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $64 and $345, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night for hotel stops on the 2,049-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $319 - $478.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Jacksonville?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Jacksonville, FL

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, 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 Jacksonville, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,628 and $3,285.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,628 - $3,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,300 - $4,803

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 $80 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $743.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Jacksonville?

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.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Jacksonville, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jacksonville, side by side with Scottsdale 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.

Our take

The 2,049-mile move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Jacksonville, FL, costs between $2,375 and $11,529 with full-service movers, $1,574 - $5,889 with a moving container, and $1,204 - $3,355 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,345 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include FIS and Southeastern Grocers.