($756+) Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,064-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with prices running from $2,333 - $8,052. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,036 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Phoenix and Tulsa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Phoenix movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,333 - $4,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,743 - $6,415
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,405 - $8,052

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 Phoenix to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK

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

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Tulsa?

Look for Oklahoma Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Oklahoma 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 Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $1,280 and $4,203. 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 Tulsa. If you go over that window, storage in Phoenix adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,203

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 Phoenix, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $713, 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 $153 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Phoenix, AZ, and Tulsa, OK, 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 Phoenix to Tulsa?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK

A rental truck for this 1,064-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, costs between $705 and $1,939. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $345 - $394
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $705 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $754 - $1,544
• 4+ bedrooms: $947 - $1,939

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $713.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $345 - $394 for the 1,064-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 $61 and $331, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $153 per night for hotel stops on the 1,064-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $305 - $458.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to Tulsa?

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 Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Phoenix, Arizona, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,254 and $2,577.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,254 - $2,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,430

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 $76 and $153.
• 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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $713.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to Tulsa?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Tulsa, OK

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