($1,039+) Columbus, OH to Gilbert, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,862-mile relocation from Columbus, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $2,304 and $10,548. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 Columbus typically charge a base rate around $325 plus $145 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,304 - $5,233
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,533 - $7,034
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,088 - $10,548

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 Columbus to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Columbus 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 Columbus to Gilbert?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Arizona Moving Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Columbus, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Columbus, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,576 and $5,729. 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 Columbus typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,576 - $2,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,058 - $4,015
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,814 - $5,729

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Columbus, 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 Gilbert, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Columbus 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 Columbus, OH to Gilbert, AZ

Truck rentals from Columbus, Ohio, to Gilbert, Arizona, range from $1,039 - $3,068 for the 1,862-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $591 - $676
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Columbus daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,506
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,493 - $3,068

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $591 and $676 for the 1,862-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $699 for 2 movers in Columbus, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 $1,583 and $3,083.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,446 - $2,659
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,583 - $3,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,056 - $4,191

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 $75 - $150 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Columbus, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Gilbert?

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: Columbus, 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 Columbus 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

For a move from Columbus, OH, to Gilbert, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,304 for a studio to $10,548 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,862-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,576 - $5,729. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,039 - $3,068, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,533 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live 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.