($987+) Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,630-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,592 - $10,529. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,188. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Minneapolis and Scottsdale. Local movers in Minneapolis typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,592 - $5,760
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,176 - $7,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,082 - $10,529

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 Minneapolis to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Scottsdale?

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 Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,441 and $5,397. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Minneapolis runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $2,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,998 - $4,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,618 - $5,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $766 in Minneapolis, MN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $164 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,630 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $987 - $2,730. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $567 - $648
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Minneapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $987 - $1,935
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,372
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,374 - $2,730

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $383.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $567 and $648 for the 1,630-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $766 for 2 movers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 Scottsdale, 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 $1,536 and $3,256.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,406 - $2,645
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,536 - $3,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,052 - $4,444

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 $82 - $164 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, typically costs $766.

What are the best freight companies from Minneapolis to Scottsdale?

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. T.A. Dedicated, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): T.A. Dedicated, Inc. 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: Minneapolis, MN vs Scottsdale, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Minneapolis and Scottsdale to plan around. Cost of living index: 107 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,484/mo vs. $3,300/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 71 vs. 32. Safety index: 43.94 vs. 74.2.