($343+) Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 366-mile relocation from Irvine, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $956 and $6,506. 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 $433 - $2,884, 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 Irvine typically charge a base rate around $197 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $3,719
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,732 - $4,524
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,829 - $6,506

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 Irvine to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Irvine movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona 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.

How much do local movers cost in Irvine, CA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Irvine to Tempe with a local mover averages $1,646 - $4,298. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Irvine, CA can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $908 and $2,796. 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 Irvine typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $908 - $1,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,239
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,449 - $2,796

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $108 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $216 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $1,009 in Irvine, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Irvine to Tempe?

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 Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Irvine, California, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $319 - $854 for the 366-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $168 - $192
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $319 - $596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $362 - $692
• 4+ bedrooms: $435 - $854

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $216 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 $94 and $469 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $168 - $192 in fuel for the 366-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,009 in Irvine, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Irvine, CA to Tempe, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Irvine, California, to Tempe, Arizona, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $893 and $1,774.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $794 - $1,352
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $893 - $1,774
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,258

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 $108 - $216 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 Irvine, California, typically costs $1,009.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Tempe?

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.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Tempe, AZ

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

The 366-mile move from Irvine, CA, to Tempe, AZ, costs between $956 and $6,506 with full-service movers, $908 - $2,796 with a moving container, and $319 - $854 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $1,732 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.