($1,251+) Tempe, AZ to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Raleigh, NC

For the 2,175-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,544 and $12,221. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $331 - $2,204 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Tempe generally start around $200 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,544 - $5,807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,623 - $7,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,525 - $12,221

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 Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Raleigh, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Raleigh, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,768 and $6,143. 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 Tempe typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,768 - $3,503
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,333 - $4,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,985 - $6,143

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $165 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 $771 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 Raleigh, NC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,175 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Raleigh, North Carolina, running $1,277 - $3,782. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $763 - $872
• 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

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,440 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,782

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $358 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $763 - $872 in fuel for the 2,175-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $771 in Tempe, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Raleigh, NC

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, 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 Raleigh, North Carolina.

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 $1,812 and $3,932.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,654 - $3,063
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,812 - $3,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,513 - $5,217

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 - $165 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 $771.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Raleigh?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Raleigh, NC

Day-to-day costs in Raleigh are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 106 versus 113, with average rent of $1,670/mo compared to $1,834/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 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe versus 31/100 and 60.13/100 in Raleigh.