($505+) Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ Movers
Moving from Reno, NV, to Tempe, AZ, runs anywhere from $505 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,497 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 763 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,658, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,497 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,096 - $3,531, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $505 - $1,426.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Reno, NV, to Tempe, AZ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,257 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ
There are 3 main ways to move from Reno to Tempe: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,257 - $5,600. Moving containers run about 40% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 73% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 763-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 763-mile route from Reno to Tempe, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,658 - $4,360 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,096 - $1,898), rental truck ($505 - $1,000), or freight trailer ($921 - $1,675). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,257 - $5,600 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $7,497.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ
Full-service movers for the 763-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,658 and $7,497. 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 $350 - $2,332, 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 Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Reno to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,658 - $4,360
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,257 - $5,600
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,725 - $7,497
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 Tempe.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Nevada to Arizona. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ
Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing89% of local movers | $583 - $5,830 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready59% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Move 4 Less, LLC | $233 - $1,399/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $350 - $2,798 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage8% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs48% of local movers | $1,166 - $3,498 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,915 - $11,660 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $873 - $1,659 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items28% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Move 4 Less, LLC | $1,166 - $2,915 |
| Piano | Any piano type37% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: O'Briens Moving and Storage Inc. | $933 - $4,081 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling20% of local movers | $350 - $1,749 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect24% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: O'Briens Moving and Storage Inc. | $758 - $2,332 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $350 - $17,490+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $350 - $4,081+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Reno to Tempe?
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- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Reno, NV. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ
Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,096 and $3,531. 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 Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $1,898
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,527
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $3,531
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $87 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $175 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 $816 in Reno, NV. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Nevada to Arizona move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,096. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,354 - $2,527.
What are the best moving containers Reno to Tempe?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Reno to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Reno:
- O'Briens Moving and Storage Inc. (4.2/5), 87 years in business
- Carneys Full Service Movers (4.2/5), 20 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.9/5)
Moving truck rental costs from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ
Truck rentals from Reno, Nevada, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $505 - $1,426 for the 763-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $283 - $324
- 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
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Tempe based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $505 - $1,000
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $602 - $1,235
- 4+ bedrooms: $704 - $1,426
Pro tip: The base rate of $505 - $1,426 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Reno to Tempe. Fuel ($283 - $324), lodging at around $175/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in roughly $600 - $1,200 more for meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.
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 $283 - $324 in fuel for the 763-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 Tempe?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Tempe, AZ
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Reno, Nevada, to Tempe, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,115 and $2,169.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Reno to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,675
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,115 - $2,169
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,509 - $2,715
Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
- More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $87 - $175 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for about five hours typically runs $816.
What are the best freight companies from Reno to Tempe?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Reno to Tempe, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Tempe, AZ
Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Reno. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 119 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 40/100 and 53.74/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Tempe, AZ to Reno, NV guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Nevada to Arizona over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 89 movers in our Nevada network to compare for this 763-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Reno, NV, to Tempe, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,658 - $7,497 on the 763-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,096 - $3,531 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $505 - $1,426 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,257 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.
FAQs: Moving from Reno, NV, to Tempe, AZ
How do I know a mover is licensed in Arizona?
Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($283 - $324), daily insurance ($35/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $23) on top. Overnight stops can add another $175/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How walkable is Tempe?
Tempe has a walkability score of 54 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 75, compared to 40 and 52 in Reno. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
How much does it cost to move from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ?
Costs on this route range from around $505 to $7,497, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,658 and $7,497, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Reno, NV to Tempe, AZ?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What percentage of Reno movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 37% of movers in Reno handle piano moves, and 28% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.