($1,154+) Akron, OH to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,990-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, with prices running from $2,421 - $10,692. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $281 - $1,876 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Akron and Tempe are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Akron movers tend to run around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,421 - $5,120
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,436 - $7,411
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,551 - $10,692

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 Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Tempe, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Akron 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 Akron, OH to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,597 and $5,447. 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 Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $2,941
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,065 - $4,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,801 - $5,447

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $657 in Akron, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $141 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Akron 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 Akron, OH to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Akron, Ohio, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $1,154 - $3,116 for the 1,990-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $594 - $679
• 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 Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,154 - $2,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,261 - $2,622
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,529 - $3,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $594 - $679 for the 1,990-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Akron, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $657.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,990-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $141 per night, adding $281 - $422 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $281.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron 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 Akron, OH 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 Akron, Ohio, 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 $1,685 and $3,397.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,479 - $2,620
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,685 - $3,397
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,284 - $4,627

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $70 - $141 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Akron, Ohio, typically costs $657.

What are the best freight companies from Akron to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Akron, OH 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 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

A move from Akron, OH, to Tempe, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,421 - $10,692 on the 1,990-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,597 - $5,447, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,154 - $3,116. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,436 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.