($1,178+) Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,029-mile relocation from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,091 and $9,858. 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 $301 - $2,008, 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 Gainesville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $156 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,091 - $4,892
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,887 - $6,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,577 - $9,858

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 Gainesville to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Tempe?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,571 and $5,819. 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 Tempe. If you go over that window, storage in Gainesville adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $3,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,057
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,785 - $5,819

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $151 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 $703 in Gainesville, FL. 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Gainesville, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $1,178 - $3,153 for the 2,029-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $648 - $741
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Gainesville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,178 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,153

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $648 - $741 for the 2,029-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 Gainesville, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $703.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,029-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $151 per night, adding $301 - $452 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $50 and $301.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Gainesville, Florida, 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 Tempe, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,576 and $3,212.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $2,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,212
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,205 - $4,700

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Gainesville, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $703.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 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 Gainesville to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville 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 2,029-mile move from Gainesville, FL, to Tempe, AZ, costs between $2,091 and $9,858 with full-service movers, $1,571 - $5,819 with a moving container, and $1,178 - $3,153 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 $2,887 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.