($932+) Scottsdale, AZ to Baton Rouge, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Baton Rouge, LA

Full-service movers for the 1,447-mile relocation from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $2,307 and $9,690. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $315 - $2,100, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Scottsdale typically charge a base rate around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,307 - $5,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,912 - $7,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,221 - $9,690

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 Baton Rouge.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Baton Rouge, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baton Rouge, 67% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge, LA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $1,440 and $4,863. 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 Scottsdale costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $2,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,748 - $3,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $4,863

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 $735, 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 $79 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $158 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and Baton Rouge, LA, 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 Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge, LA

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, range from $877 - $2,619 for the 1,447-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $483 - $552
• Daily insurance: $32/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 Baton Rouge based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $949 - $2,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,245 - $2,619

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 $735.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $483 - $552 for the 1,447-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 $341, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night for hotel stops on the 1,447-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $315 - $473.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge, LA

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, 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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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 $1,428 and $2,978.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,087

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $735.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $79 and $158 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Baton Rouge, 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.