($1,150+) Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Augusta, Georgia, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,650 and $11,186. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,945-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $280 - $1,864, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Augusta and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Augusta tend to start around $365 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,650 - $5,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,419 - $7,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,955 - $11,186

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 Augusta to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Augusta 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 Augusta to Scottsdale?

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 Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Augusta, Georgia, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,686 and $5,800. 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 Augusta typically runs around $50/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,686 - $3,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,054 - $4,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,812 - $5,800

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Augusta, GA and Scottsdale, 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 $652 in Augusta, GA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $140 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 Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $1,186 - $3,131 for a rental moving truck on the 1,945-mile route from Augusta, Georgia, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $577 - $659
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Augusta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,570 - $3,131

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $652.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $577 - $659 for the 1,945-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 $56 and $303, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $140 per night for hotel stops on the 1,945-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $280 - $419.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Augusta 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 Augusta, GA to Scottsdale, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Augusta, Georgia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,745 and $3,340.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,547 - $2,766
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,340
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,272 - $4,734

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 Augusta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $652.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $140 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Augusta to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Marko Petroleum (4.12/5 stars): Marko Petroleum is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Augusta, GA 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 Augusta 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.