($810+) Gilbert, AZ to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Houston, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,165-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $2,266 - $8,888. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $320 - $2,132 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Gilbert and Houston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Gilbert movers tend to run around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,266 - $4,995
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,698 - $6,490
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,449 - $8,888

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Gilbert, AZ to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,275 and $4,348. 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 Gilbert costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,480
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,198 - $4,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $160 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Houston, TX, 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 $746 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 Houston?

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 Houston, TX

Truck rentals from Gilbert, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, range from $733 - $2,150 for the 1,165-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $395 - $452
• Daily insurance: $32/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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $733 - $1,425
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $868 - $1,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,150

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $395 - $452 for the 1,165-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 $746.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,165-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $160 per night, adding $320 - $480 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $320.

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

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 Houston, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Gilbert, Arizona, to Houston, Texas. 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 $959 and $2,737.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,038
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,831 - $3,373

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 $746.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $160 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 Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Houston, TX

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