($1,087+) Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

For the 2,001-mile move from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,505 and $10,880. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $285 - $1,900 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Cleveland generally start around $185 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,505 - $5,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,389 - $7,821
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,544 - $10,880

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 Cleveland to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Cleveland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mesa, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Cleveland to Mesa?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,655 and $5,943. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Cleveland typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Cleveland to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,655 - $2,903
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $4,363
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,709 - $5,943

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $665 in Cleveland, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Cleveland to Mesa?

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 Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,001 miles from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, running $1,087 - $3,118. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $605 - $691
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Cleveland to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,087 - $2,161
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,189 - $2,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,118

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $309 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $605 - $691 in fuel for the 2,001-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $665 in Cleveland, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland to Mesa?

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 Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

If you're moving a larger household from Cleveland, Ohio, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Mesa, Arizona.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,681 and $3,523.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,433 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,681 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,212 - $4,663

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 $71 - $143 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 Cleveland, Ohio, typically costs $665.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland to Mesa?

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: Cleveland, OH vs Mesa, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Mesa, side by side with Cleveland 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

Full-service movers on the 2,001-mile route from Cleveland, OH, to Mesa, AZ, run $2,505 - $10,880 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,655 - $5,943, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,087 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,389, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Mesa tend to point to bountiful outdoor activities and beautiful nature, though terrible traffic and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Banner Health System and Mesa Public Schools.