($714+) Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ

Hiring full-service movers from Garland, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, costs between $2,211 and $8,005. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,080-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $316 - $2,104, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Garland and Mesa. For a rough baseline, movers based in Garland tend to start around $181 plus $92/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,211 - $4,880
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,719 - $6,465
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,303 - $8,005

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 Garland to Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Mesa, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,184 and $4,056. 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 Garland typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,602 - $3,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,039 - $4,056

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $736 in Garland, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $158 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Mesa, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Garland 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 Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ

Plan on $714 - $1,885 for a rental moving truck on the 1,080-mile route from Garland, Texas, to Mesa, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $362 - $413
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $714 - $1,355
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $764 - $1,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $968 - $1,885

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Garland, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $736.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $362 - $413 for the 1,080-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 $63 and $342, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $158 per night for hotel stops on the 1,080-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $316 - $473.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, 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 $947 and $2,362.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $2,008
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,171 - $2,362
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,664 - $3,148

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 Garland, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $736.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $79 and $158 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Mesa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. A Truck Express, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): A Truck Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Garland, TX vs Mesa, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Garland and Mesa to plan around. Cost of living index: 100 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,624/mo vs. $1,786/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 40 vs. 38. Safety index: 62.87 vs. 55.33.