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Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Houston, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,029-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $2,147 - $8,817. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $347 - $2,312 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Houston 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,147 - $5,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,745 - $6,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,567 - $8,817

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,267 and $4,238. 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 Denver typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,267 - $2,291
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,568 - $3,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,031 - $4,238

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 $809, 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 $87 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $173 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Denver, CO, and Houston, TX, 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 Houston?

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 Houston, TX

A rental truck for this 1,029-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Houston, Texas, costs between $693 and $1,863. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $378 - $433
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $693 - $1,381
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $779 - $1,675
• 4+ bedrooms: $987 - $1,863

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $378 - $433 for the 1,029-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 $809.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,029-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $347 - $520 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $347.

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

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 Houston, TX

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 Houston, Texas. 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 $1,331 and $2,398.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $2,042
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,331 - $2,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,224

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 $87 and $173.
• 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 $809.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Houston?

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. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. 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: Denver, CO vs Houston, TX

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