($660+) Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $2,270 and $8,146. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 975-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $371 - $2,476, 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 Austin and Fort Collins. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,270 - $5,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,540 - $6,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,224 - $8,146

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 Austin to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Fort Collins?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,148 and $4,183. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Austin to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,148 - $2,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,027
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,183

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Austin, TX and Fort Collins, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $867 in Austin, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $93 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $186 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Fort Collins?

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 Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 975 miles from Austin, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, running $701 - $1,940. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $384 - $439
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $701 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $743 - $1,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $904 - $1,940

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $186 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Austin, Texas, usually costs about $867 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 975-mile drive falls between $384 and $439, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $62 and $371 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Fort Collins?

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 Austin, TX to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Austin, Texas, 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 Fort Collins, 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 $1,231 and $2,422.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Austin to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,098 - $1,920
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,231 - $2,422
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,378

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 Austin, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $867.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $93 and $186 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Fort Collins?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Fort Collins, CO

Day-to-day costs in Fort Collins are close to what you're used to in Austin: cost of living index of 116 versus 129, with average rent of $1,750/mo compared to $1,765/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 42/100 and 59.87/100 in Austin versus 37/100 and 72.86/100 in Fort Collins.