($997+) Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN Movers
Moving from Tempe, AZ, to Minneapolis, MN, runs anywhere from $987 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,822 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,631 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,351, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,822 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,516 - $5,556, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $987 - $2,872.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Tempe, AZ, to Minneapolis, MN. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,056 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN
Moving options from Tempe to Minneapolis fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $3,056 - $6,931 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 1,631-mile route typically takes 4 to 15 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,631-mile route from Tempe to Minneapolis, broken down by home size:
- Full-service movers: $2,351 for a studio up to $9,822 for a 4+ bedroom home.
- Moving containers: $1,516 - $5,556 depending on home size.
- Rental trucks: $987 - $2,872, the lowest-cost option across the board.
- Freight trailers: $1,338 - $4,360, billed by the space you actually use.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN
Full-service movers for the 1,631-mile relocation from Tempe, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $2,351 and $9,822. 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 $332 - $2,212, 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 Tempe typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tempe to Minneapolis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,351 - $5,489
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,056 - $6,931
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,911 - $9,822
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 Minneapolis.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Arizona to Minnesota. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN
Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing98% of local movers | $553 - $5,530 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Mentors Moving & Storage | $221 - $1,327/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $332 - $2,654 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage38% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs59% of local movers | $1,106 - $3,318 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,765 - $11,060 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $828 - $1,574 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items55% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Mentors Moving & Storage | $1,106 - $2,765 |
| Piano | Any piano type77% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Mentors Moving & Storage | $885 - $3,871 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling30% of local movers | $332 - $1,659 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect30% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Mentors Moving & Storage | $719 - $2,212 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $332 - $16,590+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $332 - $3,871+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Minneapolis?
All three below meet the standards set by the Minnesota Transport Services Association, the group most Minnesota movers are affiliated with.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Tempe, AZ. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN
Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,516 and $5,556. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Minneapolis. If you go over that window, storage in Tempe adds around $90/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to Minneapolis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $2,741
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,901 - $3,872
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,512 - $5,556
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 Tempe, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $774, 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 $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $166 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Tempe, AZ, and Minneapolis, MN, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Arizona to Minnesota move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,516. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,901 - $3,872, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Tempe to Minneapolis?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Tempe to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Tempe:
- Mentors Moving & Storage (4.7/5), 9 years in business
- Gilbert Moving & Storage (4.9/5), 9 years in business
- Camelback Moving (4.8/5), 21 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Tempe, AZ to Minneapolis, MN
Renting a moving truck for the 1,631-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $987 and $2,872, before these typical add-ons:
- Fuel for the drive: $574 - $656
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to Minneapolis based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,954
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,279
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,872
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Tempe to Minneapolis starts at $987 - $2,872, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($574 - $656) , overnight lodging ($166/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
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 $774.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $574 - $656 for the 1,631-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 $66 and $359, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $166 per night for hotel stops on the 1,631-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $332 - $498.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Minneapolis?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Minneapolis, MN
Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.
What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,489 and $3,161.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tempe to Minneapolis:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $2,619
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,489 - $3,161
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,137 - $4,360
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $83 - $166 to your final bill.
- Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
- Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tempe, Arizona, typically costs $774.
What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Minneapolis?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
- Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Tempe to Minneapolis, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Minneapolis, MN
There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Tempe and Minneapolis to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 107. Average rent: $1,834/mo vs. $1,484/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 54 vs. 71. Safety index: 57.64 vs. 43.94.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Minneapolis, MN to Tempe, AZ guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Arizona to Minnesota over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 97 movers in our Arizona network to compare for this 1,631-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Tempe, AZ, to Minneapolis, MN, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,351 for a studio to $9,822 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,631-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,516 - $5,556. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $987 - $2,872, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,056 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Aeon and Target.
FAQs: Moving from Tempe, AZ, to Minneapolis, MN
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What do local movers charge in Tempe?
Local movers based in Tempe typically start around $200 as a base rate, plus $85/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Minneapolis run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Minnesota?
To operate legally within the state, Minnesota household goods movers must have a current permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Before being granted operating authority, each moving company must file a public tariff, provide proof of insurance and submit a Certificate of Compliance to MnDOT.
What are the best neighborhoods in Minneapolis?
For families, Diamond Lake, Fulton, and Kenny are worth a look in Minneapolis. If you're moving solo or without kids, Linden Hills, Loring Park, and Northeast Minneapolis tend to be popular picks instead.
How walkable is Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a walkability score of 71 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 83, compared to 54 and 75 in Tempe. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What percentage of Tempe movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 77% of movers in Tempe handle piano moves, and 55% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
