($504+) Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

For the 626-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, full-service movers cost between $1,536 and $8,434. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $332 - $2,216 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Aurora generally start around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $4,255
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,221 - $5,732
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,210 - $8,434

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 Aurora to Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sioux Falls, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the South Dakota Trucking Association, the group most South Dakota movers are affiliated with.

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 Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $1,092 and $3,365. 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 Aurora typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,092 - $1,859
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,495
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,728 - $3,365

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 $776 in Aurora, CO. 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 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 Sioux Falls, SD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Aurora to Sioux Falls?

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 Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

Plan on $484 - $1,325 for a rental moving truck on the 626-mile route from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $221 - $252
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $484 - $951
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $559 - $1,085
• 4+ bedrooms: $678 - $1,325

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Aurora, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $776.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $221 - $252 for the 626-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 $66 and $360, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $166 per night for hotel stops on the 626-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $332 - $499.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Sioux Falls?

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 Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

If you're moving a larger household from Aurora, Colorado, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,089 and $2,038.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,639
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,368 - $2,664

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 $83 - $166 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 Aurora, Colorado, typically costs $776.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Sioux Falls?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Sioux Falls, SD

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