($1,058+) Dayton, OH to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Dayton, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $2,308 and $11,251. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,804-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $280 - $1,864, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Dayton and Scottsdale. For a rough baseline, movers based in Dayton tend to start around $330 plus $140/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,308 - $5,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,353 - $7,042
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,036 - $11,251

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Scottsdale, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,554 and $5,635. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Dayton typically runs around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $2,795
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $4,112
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $5,635

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $652 in Dayton, OH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $140 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

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

Truck rentals from Dayton, Ohio, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $1,069 - $3,114 for the 1,804-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $535 - $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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,069 - $1,976
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,099 - $2,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,516 - $3,114

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 $70 and $326.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $140.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $535 and $611 for the 1,804-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 $652 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Dayton, 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 Scottsdale, 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 $1,575 and $3,290.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,464
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,069 - $4,379

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 $70 - $140 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $652.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Scottsdale?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (5/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, 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 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.