($1,315+) Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,258-mile relocation from Rochester, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,316 and $10,305. 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 $296 - $1,972, 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 Rochester typically charge a base rate around $294 plus $216 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,316 - $5,373
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,136 - $6,805
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,257 - $10,305

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 Rochester to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Rochester 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 Rochester to Tempe?

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Rochester, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,802 and $6,603. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Rochester costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,802 - $3,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,426 - $4,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,237 - $6,603

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 Rochester, NY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $690, 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 $74 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $148 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Rochester, NY, and Tempe, 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 Rochester 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 Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,258 miles from Rochester, New York, to Tempe, Arizona, running $1,329 - $3,633. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $708 - $810
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Rochester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,329 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,526 - $3,057
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,633

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Rochester, New York, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $690.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $708 - $810 for the 2,258-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 $59 and $320, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night for hotel stops on the 2,258-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $296 - $444.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Rochester 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 Rochester, NY to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Rochester, New York, 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 $1,866 and $3,709.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,605 - $2,973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,866 - $3,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,462 - $4,920

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 $74 - $148 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Rochester, New York, for about five hours typically runs $690.

What are the best freight companies from Rochester 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. Stingray Transport, LLC (4.42/5 stars): Stingray Transport, LLC 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: Rochester, NY 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 Rochester 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.