($1,340+) Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Full-service movers for the 2,336-mile relocation from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $2,348 and $12,106. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 Norfolk typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,348 - $5,609
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,469 - $7,829
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,782 - $12,106

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 Norfolk to Gilbert.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

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

What are the best full-service movers from Norfolk to Gilbert?

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 Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona, cost between $1,800 and $6,417. 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 Gilbert. If you go over that window, storage in Norfolk adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Norfolk to Gilbert:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,800 - $3,440
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,354 - $4,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,236 - $6,417

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Gilbert, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $699 in Norfolk, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk to Gilbert?

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 Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

A rental truck for this 2,336-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Gilbert, Arizona, costs between $1,354 and $3,898. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $742 - $848
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Norfolk to Gilbert based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,354 - $2,751
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,480 - $3,147
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,907 - $3,898

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $75 and $349.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $150.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $742 and $848 for the 2,336-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $699 for 2 movers in Norfolk, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk to Gilbert?

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 Norfolk, VA to Gilbert, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Norfolk, Virginia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Gilbert, Arizona.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,789 and $3,747.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $3,284
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $5,399

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 $75 - $150 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 Norfolk, Virginia, typically costs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Gilbert?

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: Norfolk, VA vs Gilbert, AZ

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