($748+) Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,085-mile relocation from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, cost between $2,138 and $8,387. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $323 - $2,156, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Scottsdale typically charge a base rate around $155 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,138 - $5,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,848 - $6,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,643 - $8,387

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 Scottsdale to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Garland?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,253 and $4,420. 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 Garland. If you go over that window, storage in Scottsdale adds around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,071 - $4,420

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Scottsdale, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $755, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $162 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Scottsdale, AZ, and Garland, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Garland?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX

Truck rentals from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, range from $733 - $2,015 for the 1,085-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $372 - $425
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $733 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $2,015

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $372 - $425 for the 1,085-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 Scottsdale, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $755.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,085-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $162 per night, adding $323 - $485 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $323.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Garland?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Garland, TX

For larger DIY moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Garland, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,252 and $2,603.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,252 - $2,603
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,502

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Scottsdale, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $755.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Scottsdale to Garland?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Garland, TX

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Scottsdale and Garland to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 100. Average rent: $3,300/mo vs. $1,624/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 32 vs. 40. Safety index: 74.2 vs. 62.87.