($1,329+) Tampa, FL to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

For the 2,150-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,190 and $10,938. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $323 - $2,152 (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 Tampa generally start around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,190 - $5,042
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,378 - $7,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,036 - $10,938

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Tempe, AZ

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

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

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,652 and $5,971. 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 Tampa adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,652 - $3,279
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,273 - $4,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,211 - $5,971

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $753 in Tampa, FL, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Tampa, Florida, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $1,316 - $3,671 for the 2,150-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $736 - $841
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,316 - $2,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,848
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,671

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tampa, Florida, usually costs about $753 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,150-mile drive falls between $736 and $841, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $54 and $323 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Tempe, 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 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,818 and $3,830.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $2,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,830
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,421 - $4,877

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 $81 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Tempe?

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. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers 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: Tampa, FL vs Tempe, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tampa. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 104 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 51/100 and 53.85/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.