($684+) Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, AZ

For the 1,065-mile move from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phoenix, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,333 and $8,815. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $289 - $1,924 (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 Tulsa generally start around $225 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,333 - $5,304
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,797 - $6,541
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,582 - $8,815

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 Tulsa to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Tulsa to Phoenix?

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 Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,267 and $4,077. 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 Phoenix. If you go over that window, storage in Tulsa adds around $55/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tulsa to Phoenix:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,267 - $2,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,077

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $72 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $144 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 $673 in Tulsa, OK, 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 Phoenix, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tulsa to Phoenix?

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 Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, AZ

Plan on $741 - $1,998 for a rental moving truck on the 1,065-mile route from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phoenix, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $326 - $373
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tulsa to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $741 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $754 - $1,707
• 4+ bedrooms: $957 - $1,998

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $326 - $373 for the 1,065-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 Tulsa, Oklahoma, for about 5 hours typically costs around $673.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,065-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $144 per night, adding $289 - $433 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $289.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa to Phoenix?

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 Tulsa, OK to Phoenix, 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phoenix, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,280 and $2,551.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,021
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,295

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $673.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $144 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Tulsa to Phoenix?

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.
3. Melton Truck Lines, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Melton Truck Lines, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tulsa, OK vs Phoenix, AZ

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Phoenix, side by side with Tulsa 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.