($1,637+) Gilbert, AZ to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Portland, ME

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,735-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, with costs ranging from $2,634 - $13,214. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $338 - $2,252. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Gilbert and Portland. 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 Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,634 - $6,031
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,993 - $8,364
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,817 - $13,214

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 Portland.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Maine Motor Transport Association, the group most Maine 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 Gilbert, AZ to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,939 and $7,373. 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 Gilbert typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,939 - $4,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,669 - $5,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,752 - $7,373

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $169 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, ME, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $788 in Gilbert, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Portland?

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 Portland, ME

Renting a moving truck for the 2,735-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,653 and $4,364, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $980 - $1,120
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,653 - $2,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,154 - $4,364

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 $788.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $980 - $1,120 for the 2,735-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 $366, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 2,735-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $338 - $507.

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

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 Portland, ME

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 Portland, Maine.

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 $2,073 and $4,370.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,889 - $3,565
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,370
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,888 - $5,958

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Gilbert, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $788.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Portland, ME

Day-to-day costs in Portland are close to what you're used to in Gilbert: cost of living index of 112 versus 113, with average rent of $1,991/mo compared to $2,250/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 29/100 and 85.23/100 in Gilbert versus 62/100 and 67.84/100 in Portland.