($1,315+) Tempe, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,075-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with prices running from $2,456 - $11,501. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $304 - $2,028 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Winston-Salem are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,456 - $5,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,640 - $7,939
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,960 - $11,501

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the North Carolina Movers Association, the group most North Carolina 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 Tempe, AZ to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,756 and $5,958. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Tempe runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,211
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,140 - $4,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,176 - $5,958

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 $710, 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 $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tempe, AZ, and Winston-Salem, NC, 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.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,075 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, running $1,252 - $3,450. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $669 - $765
• 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 Winston-Salem based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,874
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,795 - $3,450

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 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 Tempe, Arizona, usually costs about $710 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,075-mile drive falls between $669 and $765, 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 $51 and $304 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tempe, Arizona, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,783 and $3,820.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,611 - $3,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,783 - $3,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,161

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 $76 - $152 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 $710.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Winston-Salem?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Winston-Salem, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Winston-Salem, 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.