($1,085+) Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 1,778-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,436 and $10,194. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $299 - $1,996 (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 Lexington generally start around $197 plus $70 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,436 - $5,295
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,127 - $7,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,087 - $10,194

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 Lexington to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Lexington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,435 and $4,996. 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 Lexington costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,435 - $2,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,932 - $3,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,588 - $4,996

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Scottsdale, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $699 in Lexington, KY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ

Plan on $1,085 - $2,751 for a rental moving truck on the 1,778-mile route from Lexington, Kentucky, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $565 - $645
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $1,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,096 - $2,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,480 - $2,751

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $565 - $645 for the 1,778-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 1,778-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Scottsdale, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,531 and $3,006.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $2,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,531 - $3,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,049 - $4,206

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Lexington, Kentucky, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $150 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington 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.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY 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 Lexington 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.

Our take

A move from Lexington, KY, to Scottsdale, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,436 - $10,194 on the 1,778-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,435 - $4,996, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,085 - $2,751. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,127 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.