($1,015+) Charleston, SC to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Charleston, SC to Denver, CO

For the 1,703-mile move from Charleston, South Carolina, to Denver, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,241 and $9,859. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $355 - $2,368 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Charleston generally start around $311 plus $134 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,241 - $5,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,093 - $6,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,732 - $9,859

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 Charleston to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Charleston, SC to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 60% of Charleston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Denver, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Charleston, SC to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Charleston, South Carolina, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,536 and $5,596. 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 Charleston runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Charleston to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $2,808
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,904 - $3,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,627 - $5,596

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $178 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $829 in Charleston, SC, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Denver, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Charleston to Denver?

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 Charleston, SC to Denver, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,703 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, to Denver, Colorado, running $1,046 - $2,957. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $642 - $733
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Charleston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Charleston to Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,155 - $2,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,499 - $2,957

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $89 and $414.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $178.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $642 and $733 for the 1,703-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $829 for 2 movers in Charleston, South Carolina, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Charleston, SC to Denver, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Charleston, South Carolina, to Denver, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,066 and $3,273.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,635 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,275 - $4,172

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Charleston, South Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $829.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Charleston to Denver?

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. Premier Logistics Solutions (4.62/5 stars): Premier Logistics Solutions 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: Charleston, SC vs Denver, CO

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