($1,107+) Tempe, AZ to Lansing, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Lansing, MI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,931-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Lansing, Michigan, with costs ranging from $2,263 - $10,667. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $304 - $2,028. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tempe and Lansing. Local movers in Tempe typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,263 - $5,213
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,162 - $7,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,005 - $10,667

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 Lansing.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Lansing, MI

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lansing, 45% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Lansing?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Michigan Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Tempe, AZ to Lansing, MI

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $1,575 and $5,525. 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 Tempe costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,575 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $4,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,525

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 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 $710 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 Lansing, MI, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Lansing?

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 Lansing, MI

Plan on $1,107 - $3,015 for a rental moving truck on the 1,931-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Lansing, Michigan. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $623 - $712
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Lansing based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $2,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,210 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,481 - $3,015

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 $710.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $623 - $712 for the 1,931-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 $61 and $330, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night for hotel stops on the 1,931-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $304 - $456.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Lansing?

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 Lansing, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, Arizona, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Lansing, Michigan.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,534 and $3,151.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,534 - $3,151
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,208 - $4,200

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 $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $710.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Lansing?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Lansing, MI

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Tempe, AZ, to Lansing, MI, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,263 - $10,667 on the 1,931-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,575 - $5,525 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,107 - $3,015 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,162 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Health Management Associates and Michigan State Police.