($1,355+) Raleigh, NC to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $2,516 and $11,840. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,176-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $326 - $2,176, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Raleigh and Tempe. For a rough baseline, movers based in Raleigh tend to start around $226 plus $93/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,516 - $5,302
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,582 - $7,002
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,594 - $11,840

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 Raleigh to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,733 and $6,016. 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 Raleigh runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,436
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,356 - $4,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,985 - $6,016

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 $163 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 $762 in Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $1,342 - $3,635 for a rental moving truck on the 2,176-mile route from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $753 - $861
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,440 - $2,996
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,692 - $3,635

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $762.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $753 - $861 for the 2,176-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 per night for hotel stops on the 2,176-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $326 - $490.

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

If you're moving a larger household from Raleigh, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,812 and $3,744.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $2,882
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,812 - $3,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,413 - $4,964

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Raleigh, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $762.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $163 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 Raleigh to Tempe?

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. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, 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: Raleigh, NC vs Tempe, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Raleigh. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 31/100 and 60.13/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.