($793+) Denver, CO to Ann Arbor, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Ann Arbor, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,228-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $2,259 and $8,852. 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 $358 - $2,384, 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 Denver typically charge a base rate around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,259 - $5,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,906 - $7,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,805 - $8,852

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 Ann Arbor.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Ann Arbor, MI

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

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

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan beyond this list.

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 Denver, CO to Ann Arbor, MI

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, cost between $1,348 and $4,534. 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 Denver typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,356
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,719 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,260 - $4,534

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $89 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Ann Arbor, MI, 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 $834 in Denver, CO. 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.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Ann Arbor, Michigan, range from $769 - $2,130 for the 1,228-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $466 - $532
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Ann Arbor based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $769 - $1,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $832 - $1,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,130

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $179 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 $77 and $387 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $466 - $532 in fuel for the 1,228-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $834 in Denver, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,307 and $2,818.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,201 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,818
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,772 - $3,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $834.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $179 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 Denver to Ann Arbor?

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 Ann Arbor, MI

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