($1,451+) Tempe, AZ to Philadelphia, PA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,331-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $2,705 - $12,495. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,188. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tempe and Philadelphia. Local movers in Tempe typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,705 - $5,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,911 - $7,605
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,852 - $12,495

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 Tempe to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe to Philadelphia?

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania 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 Tempe, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,782 and $6,682. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,782 - $3,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,425 - $4,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,236 - $6,682

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 Tempe, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,331 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, running $1,409 - $4,014. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

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

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,537
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $3,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,851 - $4,014

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tempe, Arizona, usually costs about $766 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,331-mile drive falls between $811 and $927, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $55 and $328 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, 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 $1,940 and $4,020.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,636 - $3,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,940 - $4,020
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $5,187

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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $766.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ vs Philadelphia, PA

Good news for your budget: Philadelphia isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tempe. Cost of living index runs 104 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 54/100 and 57.64/100 here versus 75/100 and 33.91/100 there.