($622+) Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Tempe, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $2,024 and $8,463. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 853-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $352 - $2,348, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tempe and Aurora. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tempe tend to start around $200 plus $85/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,024 - $4,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,369 - $6,102
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,245 - $8,463

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 Tempe to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to Aurora?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,197 and $3,748. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tempe typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,806
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $3,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $822 in Tempe, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $88 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $176 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Aurora, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tempe to Aurora?

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 Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO

Truck rentals from Tempe, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, range from $610 - $1,694 for the 853-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $319 - $364
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $610 - $1,174
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $639 - $1,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $808 - $1,694

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $176 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 $76 and $382 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $319 - $364 in fuel for the 853-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $822 in Tempe, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to Aurora?

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 Tempe, AZ to Aurora, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,057 and $2,316.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,078 - $1,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,121

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 Tempe, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $822.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $88 and $176 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to Aurora?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Tempe, AZ vs Aurora, CO

Day-to-day costs in Aurora are close to what you're used to in Tempe: cost of living index of 124 versus 113, with average rent of $1,850/mo compared to $1,834/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 54/100 and 57.64/100 in Tempe versus 43/100 and 40.95/100 in Aurora.