($719+) Scottsdale, AZ to Houston, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, costs between $2,148 and $8,053. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,180-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $320 - $2,132, 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 Scottsdale and Houston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Scottsdale tend to start around $155 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 Scottsdale to Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,148 - $4,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,757 - $6,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,345 - $8,053

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Houston, 54% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,264 and $4,026. 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 Scottsdale runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,264 - $2,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,517 - $3,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,161 - $4,026

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Scottsdale, AZ and Houston, 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 $746 in Scottsdale, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $160 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Houston, TX

Plan on $719 - $2,068 for a rental moving truck on the 1,180-mile route from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Houston, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $400 - $457
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $719 - $1,398
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $841 - $1,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,068

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $160 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 $69 and $346 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $400 - $457 in fuel for the 1,180-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $746 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Houston, 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 Houston, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,342 and $2,511.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $1,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,342 - $2,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,746 - $3,492

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 $80 - $160 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, typically costs $746.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale 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.

Our take

A move from Scottsdale, AZ, to Houston, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,148 - $8,053 on the 1,180-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,264 - $4,026, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $719 - $2,068. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,757 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Houston tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and ample economic opportunity, though tropical storms and heat and humidity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include H-E-B and Houston Methodist.