($1,139+) Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,792-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,583 - $11,367. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $276 - $1,840. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Columbus and Mesa. Local movers in Columbus typically start around $315 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,583 - $5,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,250 - $7,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,392 - $11,367

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 Columbus to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Columbus movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,491 and $5,631. 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 Columbus typically runs around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,491 - $2,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,968 - $4,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,743 - $5,631

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Columbus, GA 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 $644 in Columbus, GA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $69 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $138 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 Columbus 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 Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

Renting a moving truck for the 1,792-mile move from Columbus, Georgia, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $1,128 and $3,162, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $525 - $600
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,509 - $3,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $138 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 $60 and $299 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $525 - $600 in fuel for the 1,792-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $644 in Columbus, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus 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 Columbus, GA to Mesa, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Columbus, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,590 and $3,452.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,398 - $2,641
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,452
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,195 - $4,594

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $69 - $138 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Columbus, Georgia, typically costs $644.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Mesa?

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. Collins Trucking Co (4.3/5 stars): Collins Trucking Co 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: Columbus, GA 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 Columbus 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.