($740+) Gilbert, AZ to McKinney, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,081-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,249 - $8,215. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $338 - $2,252. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Gilbert and McKinney. Local movers in Gilbert typically start around $140 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $4,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,598 - $8,215

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,316 and $4,292. 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 McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,383
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,292

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Gilbert, AZ and McKinney, TX. 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 $788 in Gilbert, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 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 Gilbert to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Plan on $748 - $1,955 for a rental moving truck on the 1,081-mile route from Gilbert, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $387 - $443
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $768 - $1,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $1,955

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $169 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $73 and $366 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $387 - $443 in fuel for the 1,081-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $788 in Gilbert, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 McKinney, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Gilbert, 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 McKinney, Texas.

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 $1,356 and $2,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,536

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $169 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, typically costs $788.

What are the best freight companies from Gilbert to McKinney?

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: Gilbert, AZ vs McKinney, TX

Gilbert and McKinney land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Gilbert and 112 in McKinney, and rent tracks closely too ($2,250/mo vs. $2,300/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (29 vs 27) and safety scores (85.23 vs 78.52) come out about the same too.