($695+) Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ

For the 1,008-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,131 and $8,175. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $368 - $2,452 (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 Austin generally start around $191 plus $90 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,131 - $4,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,448 - $5,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,218 - $8,175

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 Austin to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Phoenix, 66% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Phoenix?

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,105 and $4,117. 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 Austin typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,105 - $2,036
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,453 - $2,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,939 - $4,117

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $92 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $184 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 $858 in Austin, 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 Phoenix, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Austin 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 Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Plan on $695 - $1,762 for a rental moving truck on the 1,008-mile route from Austin, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $393 - $449
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Phoenix based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $695 - $1,319
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $715 - $1,463
• 4+ bedrooms: $871 - $1,762

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $184 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 $80 and $398 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $393 - $449 in fuel for the 1,008-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $858 in Austin, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin 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 Austin, TX to Phoenix, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Austin, Texas, to Phoenix, 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 $1,103 and $2,289.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,832
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,198 - $2,289
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,681 - $3,231

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 Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $858.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $92 and $184 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Austin 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.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Phoenix, AZ

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

Full-service movers on the 1,008-mile route from Austin, TX, to Phoenix, AZ, run $2,131 - $8,175 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,105 - $4,117, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $695 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,448, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Phoenix tend to point to beautiful nature and bountiful arts and recreational activities, though extreme weather and tourists come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include the State of Arizona and Walmart, Inc..