($1,203+) Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,239-mile relocation from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,488 and $11,516. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $298 - $1,984, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Harrisburg typically charge a base rate around $300 plus $175 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,488 - $5,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,209 - $7,334
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,526 - $11,516

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 Harrisburg to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Harrisburg movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Harrisburg to Tempe?

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 Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,621 and $6,304. 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 Harrisburg costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Harrisburg to Tempe:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,190
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,165 - $4,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,121 - $6,304

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tempe, 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 $694 in Harrisburg, PA. 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 Harrisburg to Tempe?

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 Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 2,239-mile move from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $1,203 and $3,357. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $707 - $808
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Harrisburg daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Harrisburg to Tempe based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,203 - $2,374
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,357 - $2,883
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,357

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $707 - $808 in fuel for the 2,239-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $694 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Harrisburg to Tempe?

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 Harrisburg, PA to Tempe, 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Tempe, 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 $1,680 and $3,509.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,535 - $2,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,354 - $4,655

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $694.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $149 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 Harrisburg to Tempe?

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: Harrisburg, PA vs Tempe, AZ

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

For a move from Harrisburg, PA, to Tempe, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,488 for a studio to $11,516 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,239-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,621 - $6,304. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,203 - $3,357, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,209 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.