($1,316+) Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,144-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Gilbert, Arizona, with prices running from $2,388 - $10,358. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $323 - $2,152 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tampa and Gilbert are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tampa movers tend to run around $266 as a base rate plus $84/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,388 - $4,860
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,044 - $7,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,951 - $10,358

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 Tampa to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Gilbert, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Gilbert?

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 Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,762 and $6,237. 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 Gilbert. If you go over that window, storage in Tampa adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,762 - $3,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,169 - $4,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,067 - $6,237

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $753 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $81 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $161 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Gilbert, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Gilbert?

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 Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,144 miles from Tampa, Florida, to Gilbert, Arizona, running $1,342 - $3,489. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $734 - $839
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,392
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,328 - $2,876
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,489

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $81 and $377.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $734 and $839 for the 2,144-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $753 for 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Gilbert?

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 Tampa, FL to Gilbert, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Tampa, 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 Gilbert, 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 $1,735 and $3,728.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,493 - $2,842
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,735 - $3,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,503 - $5,190

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $753.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Gilbert?

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.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Gilbert, AZ

Tampa and Gilbert land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 104 in Tampa and 113 in Gilbert, and rent tracks closely too ($1,930/mo vs. $2,250/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (51 vs 29) and safety scores (53.85 vs 85.23) come out about the same too.