($1,098+) Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Mesa, Arizona, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $2,471 and $11,341. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,802-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $299 - $1,996, 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 Mesa and Dayton. For a rough baseline, movers based in Mesa tend to start around $175 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 Mesa to Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,471 - $5,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,412 - $7,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,205 - $11,341

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 Mesa to Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Dayton?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,565 and $5,903. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Dayton. If you go over that window, storage in Mesa adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $3,047
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $4,224
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,820 - $5,903

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Mesa, 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Dayton?

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 Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH

Plan on $1,120 - $2,983 for a rental moving truck on the 1,802-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Dayton, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $572 - $654
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,588 - $2,983

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $572 - $654 for the 1,802-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $699.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,802-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $150 per night, adding $299 - $449 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $299.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Dayton?

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 Mesa, AZ to Dayton, OH

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 Mesa, Arizona, to Dayton, Ohio. 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 $1,667 and $3,481.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $2,716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,481
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,346 - $4,543

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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Dayton?

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: Mesa, AZ vs Dayton, OH

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