($1,038+) Minneapolis, MN to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,634-mile move from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,493 - $10,851. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $328 - $2,188 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Minneapolis and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Minneapolis movers tend to run around $240 as a base rate plus $109/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,493 - $5,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,276 - $7,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,323 - $10,851

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Minneapolis, MN to Tempe, AZ

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

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 Minneapolis, MN to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,486 and $5,344. 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 Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,486 - $2,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,901 - $4,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,539 - $5,344

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 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 $766 in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,007 - $2,701 for a rental moving truck on the 1,634-mile route from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $569 - $650
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,007 - $2,052
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,701

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Minneapolis, Minnesota, usually costs about $766 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,634-mile drive falls between $569 and $650, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $55 and $328 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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 $1,613 and $3,035.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,116 - $4,190

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 Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
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 facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Minneapolis, MN vs Tempe, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Tempe are close to what you're used to in Minneapolis: cost of living index of 113 versus 107, with average rent of $1,834/mo compared to $1,484/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 71/100 and 43.94/100 in Minneapolis versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe.