($807+) Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,280-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Scottsdale, Arizona, with prices running from $2,446 - $10,204. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $366 - $2,440 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Scottsdale are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,446 - $5,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,085 - $7,171
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,195 - $10,204

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 Portland to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Portland 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 Portland to Scottsdale?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,244 and $4,639. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,704 - $3,361
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,309 - $4,639

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $92 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $183 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 $854 in Portland, OR, 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,280-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Scottsdale, Arizona, costs between $807 and $2,101. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $497 - $568
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $807 - $1,524
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $889 - $1,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,031 - $2,101

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $497 - $568 for the 1,280-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 Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours typically costs around $854.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,280-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $183 per night, adding $366 - $549 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $61 and $366.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, OR to Scottsdale, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 $1,376 and $2,556.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,131 - $2,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,376 - $2,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,570

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 $92 - $183 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 Portland, Oregon, typically costs $854.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Portland, OR 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 Portland 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

A move from Portland, OR, to Scottsdale, AZ, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,446 - $10,204 on the 1,280-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,244 - $4,639, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $807 - $2,101. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,085 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock 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.