($567+) Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 741-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Phoenix, Arizona, with costs ranging from $1,676 - $8,614. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $350 - $2,332. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Reno and Phoenix. Local movers in Reno typically start around $404 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,676 - $4,611
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,368 - $6,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,342 - $8,614

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 Reno to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Phoenix?

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 Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,084 and $3,623. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Reno typically runs around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Reno to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,084 - $1,970
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,785
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,623

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $816, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $87 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $175 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Phoenix, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Reno to Phoenix?

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 Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ

Plan on $540 - $1,429 for a rental moving truck on the 741-mile route from Reno, Nevada, to Phoenix, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $275 - $314
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $540 - $1,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $589 - $1,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $781 - $1,429

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $175 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 $76 and $379 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $275 - $314 in fuel for the 741-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $816 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno to Phoenix?

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 Reno, NV to Phoenix, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, to Phoenix, 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 $1,049 and $2,184.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,184
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,447 - $3,013

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $87 and $175.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for roughly five hours typically average $816.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Phoenix?

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. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC 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: Reno, NV vs Phoenix, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Phoenix are close to what you're used to in Reno: cost of living index of 113 versus 119, with average rent of $1,695/mo compared to $1,700/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 40/100 and 53.74/100 in Reno versus 41/100 and 46.94/100 in Phoenix.