($1,139+) Scottsdale, AZ to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Atlanta, GA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,793-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, with prices running from $2,412 - $11,149. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $339 - $2,260 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Atlanta are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,412 - $5,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,489 - $7,505
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,207 - $11,149

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Atlanta, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Georgia Movers Association, the group most Georgia 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 Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,538 and $5,464. 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 Atlanta. If you go over that window, storage in Scottsdale adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $2,994
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,910 - $5,464

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Scottsdale, AZ and Atlanta, GA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $791 in Scottsdale, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $85 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $170 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

A rental truck for this 1,793-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,118 and $2,978. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $645 - $737
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,130
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,494 - $2,978

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Scottsdale, Arizona, usually costs about $791 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,793-mile drive falls between $645 and $737, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $339 to your total.

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

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 Atlanta, 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, to Atlanta, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,639 and $3,485.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,217 - $4,237

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $85 - $170 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, typically costs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Atlanta?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Atlanta, GA

Good news for your budget: Atlanta isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Scottsdale. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 32/100 and 74.2/100 here versus 48/100 and 35.77/100 there.