($769+) Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,247-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, with costs ranging from $2,398 - $8,852. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,128. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fort Collins and Detroit. Local movers in Fort Collins typically start around $301 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fort Collins to Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,398 - $5,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,760 - $6,859
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,152 - $8,852

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 Fort Collins to Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Michigan are typically members of the Michigan Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,295 and $4,352. 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 Fort Collins typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,295 - $2,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,306 - $4,352

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 $745 in Fort Collins, 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 $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $160 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 Detroit, MI, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins to Detroit?

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 Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI

Renting a moving truck for the 1,247-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, costs between $818 and $2,287, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $422 - $482
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $818 - $1,577
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $832 - $1,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,287

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $422 - $482 for the 1,247-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $745.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,247-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $160 per night, adding $319 - $479 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $319.

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

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 Fort Collins, CO to Detroit, MI

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Collins, 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 Detroit, Michigan.

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 $1,361 and $2,599.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,253
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,361 - $2,599
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $3,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $80 - $160 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $745.

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

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.
3. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Fort Collins, CO vs Detroit, MI

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