($1,139+) Lexington, KY to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,782-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,558 - $10,585. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $299 - $1,996 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lexington and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lexington movers tend to run around $197 as a base rate plus $70/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,558 - $5,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,558 - $7,802
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,200 - $10,585

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Lexington 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 Lexington to Tempe?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Lexington, KY to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,616 and $5,631. 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 Lexington adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,616 - $2,816
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,049 - $3,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,799 - $5,631

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Lexington, KY, 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 Lexington 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 Lexington, KY to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,782-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,150 and $3,224. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $566 - $647
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,569 - $3,224

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 $566 - $647 for the 1,782-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 1,782-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Lexington, Kentucky, to Tempe, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,590 and $3,452.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,427 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,452
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,128 - $4,237

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly five hours typically average $699.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Tempe?

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. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC 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: Lexington, KY vs Tempe, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tempe, 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.