($1,041+) Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $2,412 and $10,608. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,796-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $339 - $2,260, 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 Tempe and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 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 Tempe to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,412 - $5,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,523 - $7,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,084 - $10,608

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,522 and $5,576. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tempe typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,522 - $3,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,110 - $3,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,827 - $5,576

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $791 in Tempe, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Atlanta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,796 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Atlanta, Georgia, running $1,139 - $3,162. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $646 - $738
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,162 - $2,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $3,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $791.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $646 - $738 for the 1,796-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 $68 and $367, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night for hotel stops on the 1,796-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $339 - $509.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Atlanta, GA

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, 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 Atlanta, Georgia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,704 and $3,253.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,356 - $2,722
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,704 - $3,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,106 - $4,638

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 Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $791.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Atlanta?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Atlanta, GA

Day-to-day costs in Atlanta are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 113 versus 113, with average rent of $1,900/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 48/100 and 35.77/100 in Atlanta.