($1,050+) Columbus, OH to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,862-mile relocation from Columbus, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,377 and $11,092. 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 Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,377 - $5,179
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,230 - $7,701
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,398 - $11,092

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Columbus, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Columbus movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Scottsdale, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Columbus to Scottsdale?

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Columbus, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Columbus, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,485 and $5,566. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Scottsdale. If you go over that window, storage in Columbus adds around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,485 - $2,896
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,900 - $3,974
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,706 - $5,566

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Scottsdale, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $699 in Columbus, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Columbus to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Columbus, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $1,050 - $2,916 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,050 - $1,981
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,916

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Columbus, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $591 - $676 for the 1,862-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,862-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Columbus to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, 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 $1,520 and $3,245.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $2,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,520 - $3,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,100 - $4,584

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $75 and $150.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Columbus, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $699.

What are the best freight companies from Columbus to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Columbus, OH vs Scottsdale, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Scottsdale, 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

How you handle your interstate move from Columbus, OH, to Scottsdale, AZ, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,377 - $11,092 on the 1,862-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,485 - $5,566 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,050 - $2,916 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,230 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.