($576+) Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 781-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,877 - $8,371. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $335 - $2,236. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Scottsdale and Colorado Springs. Local movers in Scottsdale typically start around $155 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,877 - $4,769
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,346 - $5,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,138 - $8,371

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 Scottsdale to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Scottsdale movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,106 and $3,535. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Scottsdale typically runs around $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $1,955
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,796
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,984 - $3,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Colorado Springs, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $783 in Scottsdale, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Scottsdale to Colorado Springs?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 781-mile move from Scottsdale, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $582 and $1,579, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $278 - $318
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Scottsdale daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $582 - $1,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $642 - $1,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $748 - $1,579

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Scottsdale, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $783.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $278 - $318 for the 781-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 $67 and $363, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 781-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $335 - $503.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs?

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 Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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 $1,103 and $2,282.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,796
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,916

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 $84 - $168 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 Scottsdale, Arizona, typically costs $783.

What are the best freight companies from Scottsdale to Colorado Springs?

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: Scottsdale, AZ vs Colorado Springs, CO

Day-to-day costs in Colorado Springs are close to what you're used to in Scottsdale: cost of living index of 110 versus 113, with average rent of $1,799/mo compared to $3,300/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 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale versus 36/100 and 58.06/100 in Colorado Springs.