($1,206+) Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,885-mile relocation from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,295 and $9,935. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 Tallahassee typically charge a base rate around $293 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $4,953
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,133 - $6,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,687 - $9,935

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 Tallahassee to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Scottsdale?

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 Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,647 and $5,591. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Tallahassee costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,647 - $3,057
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,192 - $4,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,998 - $5,591

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tallahassee, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $699, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $75 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $150 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tallahassee, FL, and Scottsdale, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,885 miles from Tallahassee, Florida, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $1,137 - $3,252. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $599 - $684
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Tallahassee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,193 - $2,499
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,252

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $599 - $684 for the 1,885-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,885-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Tallahassee, 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 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 $1,669 and $3,529.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,410 - $2,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,529
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,216 - $4,843

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $75 - $150 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tallahassee, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Tallahassee 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. Legends Trucking, LLC (3.92/5 stars): Legends Trucking, LLC 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: Tallahassee, FL 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 Tallahassee 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.