($1,302+) Scottsdale, AZ to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Richmond, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,235-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, with prices running from $2,484 - $12,587. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $317 - $2,116 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Scottsdale and Richmond are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Scottsdale movers tend to run around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,484 - $5,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,799 - $7,858
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,855 - $12,587

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,843 and $6,105. 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,843 - $3,348
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,249 - $4,604
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,120 - $6,105

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 $741 in Scottsdale, 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 $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $159 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 Richmond, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,235-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $1,276 and $3,597, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $752 - $860
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,276 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,496 - $3,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,597

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $741.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $752 - $860 for the 2,235-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $63 and $344, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night for hotel stops on the 2,235-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $317 - $476.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,763 and $3,607.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,643 - $2,953
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,763 - $3,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,395 - $5,244

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 $741.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $79 - $159 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 Richmond?

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.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Scottsdale, AZ vs Richmond, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Richmond, 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.