($1,063+) Scottsdale, AZ to Lexington, KY Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,779-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, with prices running from $2,339 - $10,932. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $313 - $2,084 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Lexington 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 Lexington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,339 - $5,508
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,322 - $7,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,839 - $10,932

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 Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Lexington, KY

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale to Lexington?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,491 and $5,464. 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 Scottsdale typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,491 - $3,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,927 - $4,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,688 - $5,464

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 Scottsdale, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $729, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $156 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and Lexington, KY, 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Lexington, KY

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Lexington, Kentucky, range from $1,128 - $3,101 for the 1,779-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $590 - $674
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $3,101

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $590 - $674 for the 1,779-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 1,779-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Lexington, KY

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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 $1,688 and $3,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,261 - $4,638

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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $729.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Lexington?

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 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 Scottsdale 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.