($1,056+) Gilbert, AZ to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Knoxville, TN

Hiring full-service movers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Knoxville, Tennessee, costs between $2,354 and $9,977. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,803-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $314 - $2,092, 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 Gilbert and Knoxville. For a rough baseline, movers based in Gilbert tend to start around $140 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 Gilbert to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,354 - $4,950
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,155 - $6,830
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,677 - $9,977

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 Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Knoxville, 76% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,550 and $5,197. 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 Gilbert runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,550 - $2,902
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,907 - $3,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,739 - $5,197

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $157 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Knoxville, TN, 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 $732 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 Knoxville?

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 Knoxville, TN

Renting a moving truck for the 1,803-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Knoxville, Tennessee, costs between $1,056 and $2,989, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $600 - $686
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $2,053
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,165 - $2,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,498 - $2,989

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $600 - $686 for the 1,803-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 Gilbert, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $732.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,803-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $157 per night, adding $314 - $471 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $52 and $314.

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

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 Knoxville, TN

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, to Knoxville, Tennessee. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $941 and $3,030.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,587
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,572 - $3,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,242

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Gilbert, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $732.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $157 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to Knoxville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Knoxville, TN

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Gilbert, AZ, to Knoxville, TN, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,354 - $9,977 on the 1,803-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,550 - $5,197 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,056 - $2,989 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,155 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Regal Cinemas Corp and Regal.