($886+) Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,425-mile move from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Mesa, Arizona, with prices running from $2,660 - $11,287. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $299 - $1,996 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Sioux Falls and Mesa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Sioux Falls movers tend to run around $424 as a base rate plus $182/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,660 - $5,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,497 - $8,083
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,017 - $11,287

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 Sioux Falls to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 71% of Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,426 and $4,863. 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 Sioux Falls costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,426 - $2,666
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,550 - $4,863

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $150 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 $699 in Sioux Falls, SD, 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 Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,425 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Mesa, Arizona, running $877 - $2,416. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $453 - $517
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Sioux Falls daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $877 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,028 - $1,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,416

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $453 - $517 for the 1,425-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,425-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls, SD to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Mesa, Arizona. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $898 and $2,831.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,333 - $2,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,486 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,059 - $3,891

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $699.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $75 and $150 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Sioux Falls to Mesa?

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. Heyl Truck Lines, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Heyl 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: Sioux Falls, SD vs Mesa, AZ

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