($966+) Tempe, AZ to Nashville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Nashville, TN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,626-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Nashville, Tennessee, with prices running from $2,328 - $10,442. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $329 - $2,196 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and Nashville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,328 - $5,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,217 - $7,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,911 - $10,442

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 Nashville.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Nashville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Nashville, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Nashville?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Nashville, TN

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Nashville, Tennessee, cost between $1,486 and $5,133. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Nashville. If you go over that window, storage in Tempe adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,486 - $2,713
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,920 - $3,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,133

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tempe, AZ and Nashville, TN. 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 $769 in Tempe, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 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 Tempe to Nashville?

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 Nashville, TN

Plan on $1,027 - $2,957 for a rental moving truck on the 1,626-mile route from Tempe, Arizona, to Nashville, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $568 - $649
• 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 Nashville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $1,896
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,113 - $2,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,402 - $2,957

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $165 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 $769 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,626-mile drive falls between $568 and $649, 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 $329 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Nashville?

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 Nashville, TN

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, 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 Nashville, Tennessee.

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 $1,551 and $3,287.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,569
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,551 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,021

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 $82 and $165.
• 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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $769.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Nashville?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Nashville, TN

Day-to-day costs in Nashville are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 105 versus 113, with average rent of $1,971/mo compared to $1,834/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe versus 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville.