($1,193+) Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,101-mile relocation from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,348 and $10,472. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $287 - $1,912, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Greensboro typically charge a base rate around $249 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,348 - $5,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,148 - $7,265
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,722 - $10,472

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 Greensboro to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 61% of Greensboro movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,586 and $5,605. 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 Greensboro runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,586 - $3,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,199 - $4,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,758 - $5,605

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Greensboro, NC and Tempe, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $669 in Greensboro, NC, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $72 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $143 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,193 - $3,357 for a rental moving truck on the 2,101-mile route from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $639 - $730
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Greensboro daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Greensboro to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,193 - $2,233
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,342 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,357

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $311 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $639 - $730 in fuel for the 2,101-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $669 in Greensboro, North Carolina, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greensboro 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 Greensboro, NC to Tempe, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Greensboro, North Carolina, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tempe, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,659 and $3,387.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,442 - $2,911
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,252 - $4,905

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Greensboro, North Carolina, 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 Greensboro 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.

Cost of living: Greensboro, NC 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 Greensboro 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.

Our take

The 2,101-mile move from Greensboro, NC, to Tempe, AZ, costs between $2,348 and $10,472 with full-service movers, $1,586 - $5,605 with a moving container, and $1,193 - $3,357 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,148 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.