($491+) Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 695-mile relocation from Amarillo, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,584 and $8,198. 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 $269 - $1,792, 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 Amarillo typically charge a base rate around $400 plus $224 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $4,161
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,188 - $5,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,860 - $8,198

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 Amarillo to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,002 and $3,130. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Amarillo typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,130

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 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 $627 in Amarillo, TX, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ

Truck rentals from Amarillo, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, range from $491 - $1,387 for the 695-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $198 - $226
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $491 - $909
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $508 - $1,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $681 - $1,387

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 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 Amarillo, Texas, usually costs about $627 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 695-mile drive falls between $198 and $226, 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 $45 and $269 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Amarillo, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Tempe, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,039 and $1,950.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $938 - $1,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,039 - $1,950
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,431 - $2,636

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 Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $627.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Tempe?

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.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX 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 Amarillo 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

The 695-mile move from Amarillo, TX, to Tempe, AZ, costs between $1,584 and $8,198 with full-service movers, $1,002 - $3,130 with a moving container, and $491 - $1,387 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,188 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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