($718+) Tempe, AZ to Garland, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,078-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,205 - $8,301. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,156. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tempe and Garland. 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 Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,205 - $5,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,713 - $6,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,373 - $8,301

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 Garland.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe 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 Tempe to Garland?

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 Garland, TX

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,303 and $4,207. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,267 - $4,207

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $162 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 $755 in Tempe, 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 Garland, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Garland, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,078 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to Garland, Texas, running $726 - $1,975. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $370 - $423
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $726 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $816 - $1,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $975 - $1,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $377.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $162.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $370 and $423 for the 1,078-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $755 for 2 movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe 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 Tempe, AZ to Garland, 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 Tempe, Arizona, to Garland, 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 $1,356 and $2,449.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $2,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,674 - $3,502

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $81 and $162.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $755.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe 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: Tempe, AZ vs Garland, TX

Day-to-day costs in Garland are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 100 versus 113, with average rent of $1,624/mo compared to $1,834/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe versus 40/100 and 62.87/100 in Garland.