($881+) Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,458-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,334 - $10,361. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $343 - $2,284. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Atlanta and Fort Collins. Local movers in Atlanta typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,334 - $5,292
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,148 - $6,756
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,217 - $10,361

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 Atlanta to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Fort Collins?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,380 and $4,761. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Atlanta typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,928 - $3,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,422 - $4,761

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 $799 in Atlanta, GA. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $171 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 Fort Collins, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,458 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, to Fort Collins, Colorado, running $937 - $2,658. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $530 - $605
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,687
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $993 - $2,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,658

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 $86 and $400.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $171.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $530 and $605 for the 1,458-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 $799 for 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Atlanta, Georgia, 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 $1,513 and $3,064.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,255 - $2,396
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,513 - $3,064
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,018 - $3,888

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Atlanta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $799.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $171 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 Atlanta to Fort Collins?

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.
3. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Fort Collins, CO

Day-to-day costs in Fort Collins are close to what you're used to in Atlanta: cost of living index of 116 versus 113, with average rent of $1,750/mo compared to $1,900/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 48/100 and 35.77/100 in Atlanta versus 37/100 and 72.86/100 in Fort Collins.