($637+) Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 947-mile move from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,034 and $7,760. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $290 - $1,936 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Oklahoma City generally start around $298 plus $105 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,034 - $5,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,153 - $7,760

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 Oklahoma City to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 47% of Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,120 and $3,596. 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 Oklahoma City costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,485 - $2,885
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,979 - $3,596

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 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 $678 in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ

Truck rentals from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Scottsdale, Arizona, range from $637 - $1,743 for the 947-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $333
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Oklahoma City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Oklahoma City to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $637 - $1,206
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $688 - $1,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $881 - $1,743

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 $73 and $339.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $145.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $292 and $333 for the 947-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 $678 for 2 movers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,176 and $2,286.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $968 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,176 - $2,286
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,489 - $3,150

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $678.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $145 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Oklahoma City to Scottsdale?

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: Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City, OK, 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 $2,034 - $7,760 on the 947-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,120 - $3,596 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $637 - $1,743 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,600 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.