($790+) McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,223-mile relocation from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,085 and $8,030. 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 $272 - $1,816, 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 McAllen typically charge a base rate around $160 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,085 - $4,685
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,746 - $5,999
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,301 - $8,030

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 McAllen to Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from McAllen to Scottsdale?

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $1,272 and $4,147. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Scottsdale. If you go over that window, storage in McAllen adds around $55/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McAllen to Scottsdale:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $2,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,512 - $3,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,147

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $68 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $136 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 $636 in McAllen, 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 Scottsdale, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers McAllen to Scottsdale?

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 McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,223 miles from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $790 - $2,100. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $353 - $404
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McAllen to Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $790 - $1,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $813 - $1,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $991 - $2,100

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $353 - $404 for the 1,223-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 McAllen, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $636.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,223-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $136 per night, adding $272 - $409 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $45 and $272.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McAllen to Scottsdale?

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 McAllen, TX to Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from McAllen, Texas, to Scottsdale, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,338 and $2,428.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,338 - $2,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,656 - $3,486

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 $68 - $136 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McAllen, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $636.

What are the best freight companies from McAllen to Scottsdale?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: McAllen, TX vs Scottsdale, AZ

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

For a move from McAllen, TX, to Scottsdale, AZ, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,085 for a studio to $8,030 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,223-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,272 - $4,147. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $790 - $2,100, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,746 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Scottsdale tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and beautiful nature, though tourists and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Honor Health and CVS Health.