($1,024+) Scottsdale, AZ to Fargo, ND Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Fargo, ND

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $2,164 and $9,746. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,658-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $313 - $2,084, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Scottsdale and Fargo. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,164 - $5,148
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,248 - $7,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,476 - $9,746

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 Fargo.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Fargo, ND

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fargo, 33% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Fargo, ND

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota, cost between $1,502 and $5,095. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,502 - $2,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,727
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,621 - $5,095

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $729 in Scottsdale, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $156 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Fargo, ND, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Fargo?

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 Fargo, ND

Renting a moving truck for the 1,658-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Fargo, North Dakota, costs between $1,024 and $2,613, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $550 - $628
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Fargo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,024 - $1,833
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,044 - $2,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,613

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $729.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $550 - $628 for the 1,658-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 $63 and $339, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $156 per night for hotel stops on the 1,658-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $313 - $469.

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

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 Fargo, ND

If you're moving a larger household from Scottsdale, 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 Fargo, North Dakota.

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 $1,477 and $3,073.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,477 - $3,073
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,974 - $3,995

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $78 and $156.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $729.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Fargo?

1. 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.
2. 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.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Fargo, ND

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

For a move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Fargo, ND, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,164 for a studio to $9,746 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,658-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,502 - $5,095. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,024 - $2,613, 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 $3,248 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 Noridian Mutual Insurance Company and TMI Hospitality.