($1,074+) Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,781-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, with costs ranging from $2,387 - $10,608. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $313 - $2,084. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Gilbert and Lexington. Local movers in Gilbert typically start around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,387 - $5,617
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,389 - $7,505
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,146 - $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 Gilbert to Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lexington, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Gilbert to Lexington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,506 and $5,687. 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 Gilbert typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gilbert to Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,506 - $3,054
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,716 - $5,687

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $156 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 $729 in Gilbert, 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 Lexington, KY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Lexington?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,781 miles from Gilbert, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, running $1,074 - $3,132. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $590 - $675
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gilbert to Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $2,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,434 - $3,132

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $590 - $675 for the 1,781-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 $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 1,781-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert to Lexington?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Lexington, KY

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, 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 Lexington, Kentucky.

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 $3,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $2,641
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,704 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,150 - $4,371

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Lexington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Lexington, KY

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