($1,395+) Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,329-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mesa, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,599 - $11,535. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $323 - $2,152. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Philadelphia and Mesa. Local movers in Philadelphia typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,599 - $5,898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,794 - $7,459
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,059 - $11,535

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 Philadelphia to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Mesa?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,818 and $6,550. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Philadelphia runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,818 - $3,545
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,448 - $5,025
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,365 - $6,550

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Mesa, 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 $753 in Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia to Mesa?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $1,382 - $4,092 for the 2,329-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $797 - $911
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $3,051
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,983 - $4,092

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, usually costs about $753 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,329-mile drive falls between $797 and $911, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $54 and $323 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Mesa?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mesa, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,959 and $3,786.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,718 - $2,971
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,959 - $3,786
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,615 - $5,240

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 $81 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $753.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Mesa?

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.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA vs Mesa, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Philadelphia and Mesa to plan around. Cost of living index: 104 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,695/mo vs. $1,786/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 75 vs. 38. Safety index: 33.91 vs. 55.33.