($877+) St. Louis, MO to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,449-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,216 - $9,215. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $287 - $1,912 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between St. Louis and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, St. Louis movers tend to run around $247 as a base rate plus $145/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,283
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,914 - $6,940
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,014 - $9,215

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 Tempe.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tempe?

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from St. Louis, MO to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,426 and $5,109. 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 St. Louis runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,875 - $3,649
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,451 - $5,109

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, 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 $669 in St. Louis, MO. 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,449-mile move from St. Louis, Missouri, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $950 and $2,543. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $441 - $504
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $988 - $2,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,258 - $2,543

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $441 - $504 for the 1,449-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in St. Louis, Missouri, for about 5 hours typically costs around $669.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,449-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $143 per night, adding $287 - $430 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $287.

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

For larger DIY moves from St. Louis, Missouri, 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 Tempe, 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 $1,384 and $2,978.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,232 - $2,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,940 - $3,969

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 $72 - $143 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 St. Louis, Missouri, typically costs $669.

What are the best freight companies from St. Louis 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. 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 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 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.