($1,343+) Scottsdale, AZ to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to NYC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,395-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to NYC, New York, with costs ranging from $2,583 - $11,395. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $410 - $2,732. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Scottsdale and NYC. 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,583 - $5,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,554 - $7,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,815 - $11,395

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New York City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Scottsdale, AZ to NYC

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,669 and $6,213. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Scottsdale costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,669 - $3,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,344 - $4,531
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,973 - $6,213

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 Scottsdale, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $956, 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 $102 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $205 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and NYC, 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 Scottsdale to NYC?

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 NYC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,395 miles from Scottsdale, Arizona, to NYC, New York, running $1,343 - $3,640. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,041 - $1,190
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• 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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $2,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,640

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $205 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 $89 and $444 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,041 - $1,190 in fuel for the 2,395-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $956 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 NYC

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 NYC, New York.

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 $1,747 and $3,739.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,645 - $3,056
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,747 - $3,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,378 - $5,381

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $956.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $102 and $205 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to NYC?

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.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs NYC

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

The 2,395-mile move from Scottsdale, AZ, to NYC, costs between $2,583 and $11,395 with full-service movers, $1,669 - $6,213 with a moving container, and $1,343 - $3,640 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,554 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to NYC tend to point to ample economic opportunity and diverse cuisine, though overcrowded and pollution come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include IBM and PepsiCo.