($897+) Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ

Full-service movers for the 1,389-mile relocation from Spokane, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $2,588 and $11,281. 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 $321 - $2,140, 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 Spokane typically charge a base rate around $400 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,588 - $5,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,335 - $7,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,992 - $11,281

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 Spokane to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Spokane 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 Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Spokane, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,320 and $4,770. 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 Spokane costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,320 - $2,618
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,458 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 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 $749 in Spokane, WA, 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 Tempe, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ

A rental truck for this 1,389-mile move from Spokane, Washington, to Tempe, Arizona, costs between $923 and $2,517. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $473 - $540
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Spokane daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,631
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $970 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,517

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $749.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $473 - $540 for the 1,389-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 $64 and $348, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 per night for hotel stops on the 1,389-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $321 - $482.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Spokane, Washington, 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 Tempe, 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 $1,461 and $2,925.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $2,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,461 - $2,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,947 - $3,816

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 $80 - $161 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Spokane, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $749.

What are the best freight companies from Spokane to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. System Transport, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): System Transport, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Spokane, WA vs Tempe, AZ

Spokane and Tempe land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 103 in Spokane and 113 in Tempe, and rent tracks closely too ($1,450/mo vs. $1,834/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (49 vs 54) and safety scores (44.94 vs 57.64) come out about the same too.