($1,067+) Dayton, OH to Mesa, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,802-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,471 - $10,376. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $280 - $1,864. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dayton and Mesa. Local movers in Dayton typically start around $330 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,471 - $5,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,346 - $7,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,085 - $10,376

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 Dayton to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Dayton 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 Dayton to Mesa?

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 Dayton, OH to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,431 and $5,144. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,888 - $3,906
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,660 - $5,144

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Dayton, OH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $652, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $140 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dayton, OH, and Mesa, AZ, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,802 miles from Dayton, Ohio, to Mesa, Arizona, running $1,067 - $3,048. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $534 - $611
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $1,932
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,109 - $2,371
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,470 - $3,048

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $534 - $611 for the 1,802-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 Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $652.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,802-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $140 per night, adding $280 - $419 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $280.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Mesa, 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 Dayton, Ohio, to Mesa, 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 $1,480 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,315 - $2,410
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,065 - $4,115

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 - $140 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 Dayton, Ohio, typically costs $652.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton 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.

Cost of living: Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 1,802-mile route from Dayton, OH, to Mesa, AZ, run $2,471 - $10,376 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,431 - $5,144, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,067 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,346, 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.