($1,137+) Hartford, CT to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Hartford, CT to Denver, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,877-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Denver, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,242 - $9,597. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $343 - $2,284. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Hartford and Denver. Local movers in Hartford typically start around $300 as a base rate plus $180/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,242 - $4,931
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,150 - $6,650
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,886 - $9,597

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 Hartford to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Hartford, CT to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 67% of Hartford movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Denver, 48% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Hartford to Denver?

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 Hartford, CT to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Hartford, Connecticut, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,508 and $5,491. 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 Denver. If you go over that window, storage in Hartford adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Hartford to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,508 - $2,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,008 - $3,837
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,774 - $5,491

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $171 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 $799 in Hartford, CT, 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 Denver, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Hartford to Denver?

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 Hartford, CT to Denver, CO

A rental truck for this 1,877-mile move from Hartford, Connecticut, to Denver, Colorado, costs between $1,137 and $3,128. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $682 - $779
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Hartford daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Hartford to Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,137 - $2,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,433 - $3,128

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $171 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 $74 and $371 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $682 - $779 in fuel for the 1,877-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $799 in Hartford, Connecticut, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Hartford to Denver?

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 Hartford, CT to Denver, CO

For larger DIY moves from Hartford, Connecticut, 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 Denver, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,653 and $3,102.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,699
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,653 - $3,102
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,307

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Hartford, Connecticut, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $799.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $86 and $171 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Hartford to Denver?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Hartford, CT vs Denver, CO

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

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Hartford, CT, to Denver, CO, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,242 - $9,597 on the 1,877-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,508 - $5,491 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,137 - $3,128 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,150 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Re/max and DaVita.