($630+) Denver, CO to Madison, WI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Madison, WI

Full-service movers for the 956-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $2,137 and $8,150. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $354 - $2,360, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Denver typically charge a base rate around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,137 - $4,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,618 - $6,264
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,083 - $8,150

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 Madison.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Madison, WI

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Madison, 52% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Madison?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Wisconsin Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Denver, CO to Madison, WI

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Madison, Wisconsin, cost between $1,072 and $3,710. 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 Madison:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,072 - $1,991
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,825
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,015 - $3,710

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Denver, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $826, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $89 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $177 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Denver, CO, and Madison, WI, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Madison?

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 Madison, WI

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Madison, Wisconsin, range from $630 - $1,810 for the 956-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $359 - $410
• 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 Madison based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $630 - $1,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $681 - $1,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $887 - $1,810

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 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 Denver, Colorado, usually costs about $826 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 956-mile drive falls between $359 and $410, 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 $59 and $354 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Madison?

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 Madison, WI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Madison, Wisconsin, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,103 and $2,421.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,103 - $2,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,487 - $2,876

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 $89 - $177 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 Denver, Colorado, typically costs $826.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Madison?

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.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Madison, WI

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Madison, 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.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 956-mile route from Denver, CO, to Madison, WI, run $2,137 - $8,150 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,072 - $3,710, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $630 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,618, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Datex Ohmeda and American Family Insurance.