($784+) Scottsdale, AZ to Missoula, MT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Missoula, MT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,193-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, with costs ranging from $2,250 - $9,236. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $339 - $2,260. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Scottsdale and Missoula. Local movers in Scottsdale typically start around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,720 - $6,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,505 - $9,236

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 Missoula.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Missoula, MT

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Missoula, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Missoula, MT

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, cost between $1,350 and $4,262. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Scottsdale typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,350 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,589 - $3,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,355 - $4,262

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $85 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $170 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 $791 in Scottsdale, 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 Missoula, MT, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Missoula?

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 Missoula, MT

Renting a moving truck for the 1,193-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, costs between $761 and $2,253, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $429 - $490
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Missoula based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $761 - $1,494
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $814 - $1,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,253

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Scottsdale, Arizona, usually costs about $791 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,193-mile drive falls between $429 and $490, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $339 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Missoula?

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 Missoula, MT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Missoula, Montana, 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 $1,272 and $2,603.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $2,145
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,272 - $2,603
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,587

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Scottsdale, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $791.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $85 - $170 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 Scottsdale to Missoula?

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 Missoula, MT

Good news for your budget: Missoula isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Scottsdale. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 32/100 and 74.2/100 here versus 45/100 and 66.73/100 there.