($1,086+) Akron, OH to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,987-mile relocation from Akron, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $2,323 and $11,138. 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 $281 - $1,876, 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 Akron typically charge a base rate around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $5,120
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,265 - $7,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,679 - $11,138

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 Akron to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Gilbert, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Gilbert?

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 Akron, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,612 and $5,335. 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 Akron runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,612 - $3,030
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,004 - $4,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,690 - $5,335

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Akron, OH and Gilbert, 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 $657 in Akron, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $70 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $141 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 Akron to Gilbert?

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 Akron, OH to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,987-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $1,086 and $3,053. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $593 - $678
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,224 - $2,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,606 - $3,053

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Akron, Ohio, usually costs about $657 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,987-mile drive falls between $593 and $678, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $47 and $281 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Gilbert?

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 Akron, OH to Gilbert, 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 Akron, Ohio, to Gilbert, 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 $1,701 and $3,297.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,423 - $2,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,701 - $3,297
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,262 - $4,582

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 $70 - $141 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $657.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Gilbert?

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: Akron, OH vs Gilbert, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Gilbert, side by side with Akron 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 1,987-mile move from Akron, OH, to Gilbert, AZ, costs between $2,323 and $11,138 with full-service movers, $1,612 - $5,335 with a moving container, and $1,086 - $3,053 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 $3,265 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Gilbert tend to point to quality education and fantastic weather, though high cost of living and hot summers come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Gilbert Public Schools and Banner Health 2,268.