($1,188+) Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,001-mile relocation from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $2,734 and $11,535. 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 $285 - $1,900, 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 Cleveland typically charge a base rate 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: $2,734 - $5,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,630 - $8,053
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,869 - $11,535

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 — 100% of Cleveland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Cleveland, OH to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,671 and $6,181. 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 Cleveland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,671 - $3,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,205 - $4,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,109 - $6,181

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Cleveland, OH and Mesa, 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 $665 in Cleveland, OH, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $143 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 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

Plan on $1,237 - $3,238 for a rental moving truck on the 2,001-mile route from Cleveland, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• 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: $1,237 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,756
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,238

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $665.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $605 - $691 for the 2,001-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 $57 and $309, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night for hotel stops on the 2,001-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $285 - $428.

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

For larger DIY moves from Cleveland, Ohio, 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 Mesa, 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 $1,817 and $3,736.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,459 - $2,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,817 - $3,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,416 - $4,848

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Cleveland, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $665.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $143 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland to Mesa?

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: 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.