($659+) Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,000-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,121 - $8,398. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $358 - $2,388. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tempe and Austin. Local movers in Tempe typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,121 - $5,127
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,696 - $6,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,418 - $8,398

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 Tempe to Austin.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Austin?

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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,194 and $4,149. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Tempe typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $3,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,180 - $4,149

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $836 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Austin, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Austin?

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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,000 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, running $693 - $1,922. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $380 - $434
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $693 - $1,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $741 - $1,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $903 - $1,922

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $380 - $434 for the 1,000-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $836.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,000-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $179 per night, adding $358 - $537 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $358.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Austin?

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 Tempe, AZ to Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Tempe, 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 Austin, 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 $1,242 and $2,547.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,242 - $2,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,417

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $836.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $179 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tempe, AZ vs Austin, TX

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