($1,408+) Tempe, AZ to Miami, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Miami, FL

Full-service movers for the 2,358-mile relocation from Tempe, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, cost between $2,758 and $11,664. 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 $346 - $2,308, 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 Tempe typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,758 - $6,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,591 - $7,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,889 - $11,664

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 Miami.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Miami, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Miami, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Miami, FL

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, cost between $1,811 and $6,597. 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 Tempe typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,811 - $3,638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,251 - $5,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,159 - $6,597

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 Tempe, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $808, 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 $87 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $173 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tempe, AZ, and Miami, 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 Tempe to Miami?

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 Miami, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,358 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Miami, Florida, running $1,338 - $3,975. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $866 - $990
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Miami based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $2,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $3,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,982 - $3,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $866 - $990 for the 2,358-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 $808.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,358-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $346 - $519 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $346.

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

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 Miami, FL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Miami, 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 $1,877 and $3,773.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,581 - $3,022
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,877 - $3,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,580 - $5,118

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 $87 - $173 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $808.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Miami?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Miami, FL

Day-to-day costs in Miami are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 119 versus 113, with average rent of $2,990/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 77/100 and 47.46/100 in Miami.