($455+) Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO Movers
Moving from Salt Lake City, UT, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $455 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $7,637 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 588 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $1,386, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $7,637 or more.
- Moving containers run $920 - $3,054, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $455 - $1,215.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Salt Lake City, UT, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,072 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving options from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $2,072 - $5,386 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 39% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 76% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 588 miles and typically takes 1 to 6 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 588-mile route from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,386 - $3,755 | $920 - $1,658 | $455 - $864 | $907 - $1,586 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,072 - $5,386 | $1,255 - $2,485 | $495 - $938 | $974 - $1,853 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,966 - $7,637 | $1,641 - $3,054 | $570 - $1,215 | $1,273 - $2,443 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
Full-service movers for the 588-mile relocation from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,386 and $7,637. 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 $350 - $2,332, 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 Salt Lake City typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $137 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,386 - $3,755
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,072 - $5,386
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,966 - $7,637
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 Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Utah to Colorado. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
Specialty needs vary by market: 47% of Salt Lake City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 64% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing71% of local movers | $583 - $5,830 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready47% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Moving Connections | $233 - $1,399/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $350 - $2,798 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage18% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs49% of local movers | $1,166 - $3,498 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,915 - $11,660 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $873 - $1,659 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items17% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Moving Connections | $1,166 - $2,915 |
| Piano | Any piano type42% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Moving Connections | $933 - $4,081 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling11% of local movers | $350 - $1,749 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Moving Connections | $758 - $2,332 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $350 - $17,490+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $350 - $4,081+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Salt Lake City, UT. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $920 and $3,054. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Salt Lake City typically runs around $70/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $920 - $1,658
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,255 - $2,485
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,641 - $3,054
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $87 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $175 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Colorado Springs, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $816 in Salt Lake City, UT. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Utah to Colorado move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $920. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,255 - $2,485.
What are the best moving containers Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Salt Lake City to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Salt Lake City:
- Moving Connections (4.9/5), 27 years in business
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.8/5), 11 years in business
- Rocky Mountain Movers (4.6/5), 37 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 588 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, running $455 - $1,215. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $218 - $249
- Daily insurance: $35/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
- Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $455 - $864
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $495 - $938
- 4+ bedrooms: $570 - $1,215
Pro tip: A rental truck from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $455 - $1,215. But once you factor in fuel ($218 - $249), overnight lodging ($175/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $175 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $76 and $379 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $218 - $249 in fuel for the 588-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $816 in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO
If you're moving a larger household from Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $974 and $1,853.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $907 - $1,586
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $974 - $1,853
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,273 - $2,443
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $175.
- 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 Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly five hours typically average $816.
What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Salt Lake City to Colorado Springs. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Salt Lake City, UT vs Colorado Springs, CO
Day-to-day costs in Colorado Springs are close to what you're used to in Salt Lake City: cost of living index of 110 versus 121, with average rent of $1,799/mo compared to $1,495/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 59/100 and 65.36/100 in Salt Lake City versus 36/100 and 58.06/100 in Colorado Springs.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Salt Lake City, UT guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Utah to Colorado over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 106 movers in our Utah network to compare for this 588-mile move.
Our take
The 588-mile move from Salt Lake City, UT, to Colorado Springs, CO, costs between $1,386 and $7,637 with full-service movers, $920 - $3,054 with a moving container, and $455 - $1,215 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,072 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.
FAQs: Moving from Salt Lake City, UT, to Colorado Springs, CO
How long does a move from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 1 to 6 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($218 - $249), daily insurance ($35/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $23) on top. Overnight stops can add another $175/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
What is the cheapest way to move from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $495 - $938. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
How much does it cost to move from Salt Lake City, UT to Colorado Springs, CO?
Costs on this route range from around $455 to $7,637, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,386 and $7,637, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What percentage of Salt Lake City movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 42% of movers in Salt Lake City handle piano moves, and 17% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.