($1,213+) Scottsdale, AZ to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Columbia, SC

For the 2,006-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,656 and $11,899. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $308 - $2,052 (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 Scottsdale generally start around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,656 - $5,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,455 - $7,358
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,739 - $11,899

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 Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbia, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,688 and $5,821. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,688 - $3,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,118 - $4,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,843 - $5,821

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Scottsdale, AZ and Columbia, SC. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $718 in Scottsdale, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $154 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

Renting a moving truck for the 2,006-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Columbia, South Carolina, costs between $1,152 and $3,476, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $655 - $748
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,379 - $2,895
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,476

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $718.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $655 - $748 for the 2,006-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 $62 and $333, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 per night for hotel stops on the 2,006-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $308 - $462.

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

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 Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,661 and $3,700.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,661 - $3,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,752

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 $718.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $154 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Columbia?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Columbia, SC

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