($979+) Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,747-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, with prices running from $2,370 - $9,955. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,076 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Mesa and Chattanooga are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Mesa movers tend to run around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,370 - $5,377
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,965 - $6,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,517 - $9,955

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 Mesa to Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Chattanooga, 45% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Mesa to Chattanooga?

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 Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,532 and $5,272. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Mesa costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Mesa to Chattanooga:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,532 - $2,725
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,961 - $3,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,651 - $5,272

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 $156 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chattanooga, 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 $727 in Mesa, 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 Mesa to Chattanooga?

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 Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN

Truck rentals from Mesa, Arizona, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, range from $979 - $2,966 for the 1,747-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $577 - $659
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Chattanooga based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $979 - $1,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,309
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,966

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $156.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $577 and $659 for the 1,747-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $727 for 2 movers in Mesa, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa to Chattanooga?

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 Mesa, AZ to Chattanooga, TN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Mesa, Arizona, to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,584 and $3,235.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,261 - $2,378
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,584 - $3,235
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,079 - $4,300

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 $78 and $156.
• 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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $727.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Chattanooga?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Chattanooga, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Chattanooga, side by side with Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ, to Chattanooga, 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 $2,370 - $9,955 on the 1,747-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,532 - $5,272 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $979 - $2,966 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,965 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 Hamilton County and Schools Erlanger.