($765+) Denver, CO to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Dayton, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,203-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, with costs ranging from $2,185 - $9,411. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $326 - $2,176. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Denver and Dayton. Local movers in Denver typically start around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,185 - $5,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,767 - $6,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,139 - $9,411

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio 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 Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,375 and $4,621. 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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,421
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,194 - $4,621

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Denver, CO and Dayton, OH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $762 in Denver, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Plan on $821 - $2,094 for a rental moving truck on the 1,203-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $416 - $476
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $821 - $1,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $880 - $1,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,094

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $762.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $416 - $476 for the 1,203-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 per night for hotel stops on the 1,203-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $326 - $490.

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

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 Dayton, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,405 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,191 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,481

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 $82 - $163 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 $762.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Dayton?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Dayton, OH

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