($585+) Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 853-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $1,946 and $8,714. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $366 - $2,440 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Denver generally start around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,946 - $4,939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,466 - $6,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,114 - $8,714

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 Denver to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,117 and $3,748. 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 Scottsdale. If you go over that window, storage in Denver adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,117 - $2,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,806
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,049 - $3,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $92 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $183 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 $854 in Denver, CO, 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Scottsdale?

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 Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck for this 853-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $628 and $1,677. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $331 - $378
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $628 - $1,186
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $652 - $1,326
• 4+ bedrooms: $850 - $1,677

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $183 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 $79 and $397 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $331 - $378 in fuel for the 853-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $854 in Denver, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, 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 Scottsdale, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,232 and $2,386.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,121

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 $92 and $183.
• 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 Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $854.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Scottsdale, AZ

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