Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.
The Best Professional Movers in Tucson
Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Tucson. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
Best container mover
Best local mover
Best truck rental
What type of moving company is right for you?
Professional movers
They handle it all.
Containers
You load, they ship.
You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.
Move truck rentals
You do all the work.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.
Moving company | Customer rating | Services | Phone | Learn More |
| - Full-service (local) | 866-854-4629 | Get a Quote Get a Quote | |
| - Packing services - Storage services - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 520-345-3069 | Get a Quote | |
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| - Packing services - Piano moving - Storage services - In-state moves | 520-275-9893 | Get a Quote | |
| - Packing services - Delivery services - Office relocation - In-state moves | 520-574-7202 | Get a Quote | |
| - Packing services - Office relocation - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 520-444-3133 | Get a Quote | |
| - Packing services - Office relocation - In-state moves - Interstate moves | 520-447-0900 | Get a Quote |
Moving company | Move.org rating | Avg. cost for local move | Avg. cost for long-distance move | Phone | Learn more |
| $1,370 | $4,300 | 866-229-4120 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,940 | $4,240 | 800-722-5728 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,500 | $3,880 | 888-947-7974 | Get a Quote | |
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| $1,870 | $5,030 | 844-362-5303 | Get a Quote | |
| $1,730 | $4,100 | 800-468-4285 | Get a Quote |
Brand | Avg. local rental price** | Car trailers/tow dollies available | Website |
| $27.61 |  Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $324.07 |  No | Get a Quote | |
| $38.70 | Yes | Get a Quote | |
| $129.77 | No | Get a Quote | |
| $328.09 | Yes | Get a Quote |
All data current as of publish date.
*Prices averaged for 5 home sizes across 6 distances over 100 miles. Mileage included in long-distance quotes.
**Prices averaged for 5 home sizes (when different trucks were available) for a distance under 100 miles. Prices do not include mileage rates.
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What to know about moving in Tucson
On average, a Tucson resident pays only $1,330 a month for living costs like rent, food, and utilities.1 And while this isn’t the lowest living cost total we’ve seen, it’s pretty close, and it landed Tucson in tenth place on our list of cities where living costs are the lowest.
If you’re looking for an affordable new locale to put down roots or start a new chapter in your life, Tucson is a great option.
Like its living costs for renters, Tucson’s home prices are pretty affordable. The city’s median home value was $184,100 in 2021,2 which wasn’t cheap enough to put it among the 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers, but still. Not too shabby.
That said, the city’s homes may not be so affordable too much longer. Between 2020 and 2021, the average price for a single-family home in Arizona increased by 22.7%.3 For context, this 2021 home pricing spike was one of the steepest in the country.
If the state’s housing market continues to inflate so quickly, Tucson may not be a realistic option for many people in the near future.
Much of Arizona—including Tucson—lies in the Sonoran Desert, so it gets pretty hot there. Average temperatures in Tucson range from 42°F to 102°F, though it can get as hot as 107°F.4 You don’t have to be a professional mover to know that moving in temperatures this hot can be miserable at best and dangerous at worst.
Avoid moving to or around Tucson between May and October if you can help it, as this is when the city gets hottest. Contrary to what you’d expect for most other US cities, late fall, winter, and early spring are the best times to move around Tucson.
If you simply must move in the summer, keep yourself and your moving crew well-hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion and avoid spending too much time in the sun.
Here are the providers to contact to start your utility services in Tucson:
- Water: Tucson Water
- Electricity: Tucson Electric Power Company
- Gas: Southwest Gas Corporation
To learn more about Arizona’s various utility providers, read our guide to setting up your utilities in Arizona.
Also, you may be interested to learn that the average Arizonan pays $343.56 every month for their utility bills.5 To learn more and get some money-saving tips, check out our utility bills guide.
Best local movers in Tucson
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- How to Perform a Home Inventory
- How to Set Up Home Services in Your New House
- What Is the Cheapest Way to Move Cross-Country?
Sources
- Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living,” September 30, 2021. Accessed February 23, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, “The Best Metros and Towns for First-Time Homeowners,” January 25, 2021. Accessed February 23, 2022.
- Trevor Wheelwright, “Here’s Where Home Prices Increased the Most in the Last Year,” August 2, 2021. Accessed February 23, 2022.
- Weather Spark, “Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Tucson.” Accessed February 23, 2022.
- Joe Roberts, “Utility Bills 101: Utilities Tips, Average Costs, Fees, and More,” February 10, 222. Accessed February 23, 2022.
