($1,326+) Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

For the 2,330-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, full-service movers cost between $2,705 and $12,250. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $328 - $2,188 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Gilbert generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,705 - $5,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,573 - $7,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,852 - $12,250

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 Gilbert to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Gilbert to Philadelphia?

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,854 and $6,748. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Gilbert typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Gilbert to Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,854 - $3,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,425 - $4,879
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,203 - $6,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Philadelphia, PA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $766 in Gilbert, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert to Philadelphia?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

Plan on $1,326 - $3,975 for a rental moving truck on the 2,330-mile route from Gilbert, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $811 - $927
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Gilbert to Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $2,804
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,147
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $766.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $811 - $927 for the 2,330-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 $66 and $356, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 2,330-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $328 - $492.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert to Philadelphia?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,921 and $3,747.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,603 - $3,159
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,921 - $3,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,641 - $5,134

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $766.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Philadelphia?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Philadelphia, PA

Gilbert and Philadelphia land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Gilbert and 104 in Philadelphia, and rent tracks closely too ($2,250/mo vs. $1,695/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (29 vs 75) and safety scores (85.23 vs 33.91) come out about the same too.