($940+) Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ Movers
Moving from Nashville, TN, to Tempe, AZ, runs anywhere from $940 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,138 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,627 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 4 to 15 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,398, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $10,138 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,345 - $5,190, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $940 - $2,762.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Nashville, TN, to Tempe, AZ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,280 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
Moving options from Nashville to Tempe fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $3,280 - $7,010 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 45% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 70% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 1,627 miles and typically takes 4 to 15 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,627-mile route from Nashville to Tempe, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,398 - $5,172 | $1,345 - $2,638 | $940 - $1,899 | $1,224 - $2,327 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,280 - $7,010 | $1,811 - $3,578 | $998 - $2,084 | $1,419 - $3,011 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $5,401 - $10,138 | $2,469 - $5,190 | $1,322 - $2,762 | $2,095 - $3,952 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,627-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,398 - $10,138. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $325 - $2,164. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Nashville and Tempe. Local movers in Nashville typically start around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,398 - $5,172
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,280 - $7,010
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,401 - $10,138
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 Nashville to Tempe.
Pro tip: Peak moving season (May - September) limits truck availability and pushes up full-service moving costs. Booking during slower months can give you more scheduling room and a lower final price.
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Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tempe, 66% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $541 - $5,410 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready56% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $216 - $1,298/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $325 - $2,597 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage10% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $1,082 - $3,246 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,705 - $10,820 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $810 - $1,540 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items23% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $1,082 - $2,705 |
| Piano | Any piano type49% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: All My Sons Moving & Storage | $866 - $3,787 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $325 - $1,623 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $703 - $2,164 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $325 - $16,230+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $325 - $3,787+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Tempe?
Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national van lines are the smarter financial choice over local movers in Nashville, TN. Local companies can run 30% - 40% more at that range since they don't consolidate shipments the way interstate carriers do. If a direct, dedicated route with an average 2-day delivery appeals to you, a local mover could be worth it, but that convenience comes at a cost.
Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,345 and $5,190. 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 Nashville typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,345 - $2,638
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,578
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,469 - $5,190
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Access: Most major container brands operate in both Nashville, TN and Tempe, AZ. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
- Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $757 in Nashville, TN, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $162 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
- Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Tennessee to Arizona move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,345. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,811 - $3,578.
What are the best moving containers Nashville to Tempe?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Nashville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Nashville:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.7/5), 15 years in business
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.5/5), 27 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,627 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Tempe, Arizona, running $940 - $2,762. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $560 - $640
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Tempe based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $940 - $1,899
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $2,084
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,322 - $2,762
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $940 - $2,762 when pricing out a rental truck from Nashville to Tempe. Fuel alone runs $560 - $640, and overnight lodging ($162/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $560 - $640 for the 1,627-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $757.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 1,627-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $162 per night, adding $325 - $487 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $325.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Tempe?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ
If you're moving a larger household from Nashville, Tennessee, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Tempe, Arizona.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,419 and $3,011.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Tempe:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,224 - $2,327
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,419 - $3,011
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $3,952
Pro tip: A 4-foot ramp sounds simple, but heavy or awkward furniture can make the climb tricky. With 8 feet of height to work with, smart vertical stacking is key. Since freight companies charge by the linear foot, every extra foot you use adds to the bill.
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 - $162 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Nashville, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $757.
What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Tempe?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Tempe quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Tempe, AZ
Day-to-day costs in Tempe are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 113 versus 105, with average rent of $1,834/mo compared to $1,971/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Tempe, AZ to Nashville, TN guide.
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In the past 3 months we've processed 10 quotes from Tennessee to Arizona, so our pricing data reflects what movers are actually charging right now. Check our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers, the best way to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and bad actors. We track 213 movers in Tennessee, so you have real options to compare for this 1,627-mile move.
Our take
Full-service movers on the 1,627-mile route from Nashville, TN, to Tempe, AZ, run $2,398 - $10,138 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,345 - $5,190, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $940 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,280, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amkor Technology, Inc. and Benchmark Electronics.
FAQs: Moving from Nashville, TN, to Tempe, AZ
How do I know a mover is licensed in Arizona?
Though Arizona is largely an “unregulated” state, local moving companies are subject to some Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) and Department of Weights and Measures regulations intended to ensure that they operate safely and ethically.
What is the best time of year to move from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
Is Tempe a safe place to live?
Tempe has a safety index of 57.64 out of 100 and a crime index of 42.36, compared to 50.9 and 49.1 in Nashville. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nashville, TN to Tempe, AZ?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $998 - $2,084. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Nashville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 49% of movers in Nashville handle piano moves, and 23% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.