($797+) Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Phoenix, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $2,278 and $8,782. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,221-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $295 - $1,964, 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 Phoenix and McAllen. For a rough baseline, movers based in Phoenix 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 Phoenix to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,278 - $5,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,685 - $6,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,896 - $8,782

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 Phoenix to McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to McAllen?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,336 and $4,262. 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 McAllen. If you go over that window, storage in Phoenix adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,336 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,319
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,263 - $4,262

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $147 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $687 in Phoenix, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your McAllen, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix to McAllen?

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 Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX

Plan on $781 - $2,293 for a rental moving truck on the 1,221-mile route from Phoenix, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $382 - $436
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Phoenix to McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $781 - $1,445
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $906 - $1,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,293

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 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 Phoenix, Arizona, usually costs about $687 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,221-mile drive falls between $382 and $436, 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 $49 and $295 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix to McAllen?

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 Phoenix, AZ to McAllen, TX

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 Phoenix, Arizona, to McAllen, Texas. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,418 and $2,764.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,418 - $2,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,920 - $3,481

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 $74 - $147 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 Phoenix, Arizona, typically costs $687.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix to McAllen?

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: Phoenix, AZ vs McAllen, TX

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