($1,397+) Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, AZ

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,352-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, with prices running from $2,265 - $11,031. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $323 - $2,152 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chesapeake and Phoenix are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chesapeake movers tend to run around $290 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,265 - $5,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,362 - $7,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,508 - $11,031

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 Chesapeake to Phoenix.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Phoenix, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, AZ

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, cost between $1,781 and $6,106. 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 Phoenix. If you go over that window, storage in Chesapeake adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,781 - $3,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,307 - $4,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,264 - $6,106

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $753 in Chesapeake, VA, 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,352 miles from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Phoenix, Arizona, running $1,370 - $3,869. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $805 - $920
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $2,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,469 - $2,910
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,801 - $3,869

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $805 - $920 for the 2,352-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 Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $753.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,352-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $161 per night, adding $323 - $484 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $323.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, VA to Phoenix, 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 Chesapeake, Virginia, to Phoenix, 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 $1,827 and $3,901.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,635 - $3,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,827 - $3,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,462 - $5,241

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $81 and $161.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $753.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Phoenix?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Phoenix, AZ

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chesapeake and Phoenix to plan around. Cost of living index: 104 vs. 113. Average rent: $1,800/mo vs. $1,695/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 21 vs. 41. Safety index: 70.88 vs. 46.94.