($642+) Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 918-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to St. Paul, Minnesota, with prices running from $2,062 - $8,042. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $353 - $2,352 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and St. Paul are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Denver to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,062 - $4,705
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $6,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,112 - $8,042

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 Denver to St. Paul.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Paul, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to St. Paul?

Look for Minnesota Transport Services Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Minnesota beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to St. Paul, Minnesota, cost between $1,198 and $3,919. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Denver runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,198 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,919

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 $823 in Denver, 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 $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 St. Paul, MN, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Denver to St. Paul?

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 Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN

A rental truck for this 918-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to St. Paul, Minnesota, costs between $661 and $1,840. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $343 - $393
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to St. Paul based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $707 - $1,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,840

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $343 - $393 for the 918-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 Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $823.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 918-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $176 per night, adding $353 - $529 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $353.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to St. Paul?

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 Denver, CO to St. Paul, MN

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Denver, Colorado, to St. Paul, Minnesota. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,184 and $2,464.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Denver to St. Paul:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $1,841
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,464
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,561 - $3,010

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $88 and $176.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $823.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to St. Paul?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs St. Paul, MN

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