($1,326+) Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ Movers

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

For the 2,342-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,473 and $12,005. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $323 - $2,152 (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 Philadelphia generally start around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,473 - $5,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,722 - $7,612
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,651 - $12,005

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 Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Phoenix?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,854 and $6,285. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Philadelphia typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,854 - $3,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,401 - $4,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,236 - $6,285

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 Phoenix, 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 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 Philadelphia, PA to Phoenix, AZ

Truck rentals from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Phoenix, Arizona, range from $1,313 - $3,975 for the 2,342-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $802 - $916
• 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 Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $3,242
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,983 - $3,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $350 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $802 - $916 in fuel for the 2,342-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $753 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,902 and $4,059.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,636 - $3,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,902 - $4,059
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,667 - $5,505

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $81 and $161.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for roughly five hours typically average $753.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia 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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, 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: Philadelphia, PA vs Phoenix, AZ

Philadelphia and Phoenix land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 104 in Philadelphia and 113 in Phoenix, and rent tracks closely too ($1,695/mo vs. $1,695/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (75 vs 41) and safety scores (33.91 vs 46.94) come out about the same too.