($868+) St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 1,445-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,375 and $9,785. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $287 - $1,912 (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 St. Louis generally start around $247 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,375 - $5,387
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,914 - $7,008
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,223 - $9,785

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 St. Louis to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,355 and $4,912. 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 St. Louis costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Louis to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,355 - $2,745
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,912 - $3,723
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $4,912

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 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 $669 in St. Louis, MO, 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from St. Louis, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $877 - $2,594 for the 1,445-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $440 - $502
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• St. Louis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Louis to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $988 - $1,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,594

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 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 St. Louis, Missouri, usually costs about $669 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,445-mile drive falls between $440 and $502, 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 $48 and $287 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, to Scottsdale, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $860 and $3,037.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,283 - $2,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $3,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,020 - $4,087

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In St. Louis, Missouri, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $669.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $143 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 St. Louis to Scottsdale?

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. Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Flanagan-White Delivery, Inc. 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: St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis 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.