($1,158+) Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,044-mile relocation from Jacksonville, Florida, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $2,159 and $9,488. 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 $308 - $2,056, 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 Jacksonville typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,159 - $4,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,132 - $6,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,362 - $9,488

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 Jacksonville to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Mesa?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,670 and $5,542. 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 Jacksonville typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,670 - $3,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,037 - $4,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,875 - $5,542

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jacksonville, FL and Mesa, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $720 in Jacksonville, FL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $154 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Mesa?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 2,044-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,158 and $3,125, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $669 - $764
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,550 - $3,125

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 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 $67 and $334 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $669 - $764 in fuel for the 2,044-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $720 in Jacksonville, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Mesa?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Mesa, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,695 and $3,354.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $2,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,695 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,391 - $4,849

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Jacksonville, Florida, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $720.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $154 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 Jacksonville to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with Jacksonville 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 2,044-mile move from Jacksonville, FL, to Mesa, AZ, costs between $2,159 and $9,488 with full-service movers, $1,670 - $5,542 with a moving container, and $1,158 - $3,125 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 $3,132 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.