($755+) McKinney, TX to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,087-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, with costs ranging from $2,205 - $8,900. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McKinney and Tempe. Local movers in McKinney typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,205 - $4,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,463 - $8,900

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 McKinney to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tempe, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McKinney to Tempe?

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 McKinney, TX to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,190 and $4,292. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in McKinney costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,114 - $4,292

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McKinney, TX 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 $787 in McKinney, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 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.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 1,087-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $748 and $1,995, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $444
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $748 - $1,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $752 - $1,606
• 4+ bedrooms: $955 - $1,995

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $169 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 $73 and $365 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $389 - $444 in fuel for the 1,087-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $787 in McKinney, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Tempe, 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 McKinney, Texas, to Tempe, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,265 and $2,552.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,265 - $2,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,502

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $169 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in McKinney, Texas, typically costs $787.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Tempe?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: McKinney, TX vs Tempe, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than McKinney. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 27/100 and 78.52/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.