($1,023+) Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,792-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia, with costs ranging from $2,252 - $10,209. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $297 - $1,980. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and Columbus. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,252 - $5,195
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,196 - $7,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,739 - $10,209

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 Mesa to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Columbus?

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia Movers Association, 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 Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,406 and $5,206. 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 Mesa costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,913 - $3,913
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,588 - $5,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Columbus, GA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $693 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Columbus?

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 Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA

A rental truck for this 1,792-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia, costs between $1,023 and $2,809. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $564 - $645
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $1,989
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,423 - $2,809

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $564 - $645 in fuel for the 1,792-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $693 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Columbus?

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 Mesa, AZ to Columbus, GA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mesa, Arizona, to Columbus, Georgia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,531 and $3,068.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,319 - $2,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,531 - $3,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,070 - $4,291

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 $74 - $149 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $693.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Columbus?

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: Mesa, AZ vs Columbus, GA

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

A move from Mesa, AZ, to Columbus, GA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,252 - $10,209 on the 1,792-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,406 - $5,206, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,023 - $2,809. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,196 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aflac and TSYS.