($990+) Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,660-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Aurora, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,335 - $9,806. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $340 - $2,264. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Raleigh and Aurora. Local movers in Raleigh typically start around $226 as a base rate plus $93/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,335 - $5,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,111 - $7,102
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,234 - $9,806

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 Raleigh to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Raleigh to Aurora?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,558 and $5,125. 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 Raleigh typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Raleigh to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,558 - $2,820
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $4,143
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,612 - $5,125

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $170 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Aurora, 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 $792 in Raleigh, NC. 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 Raleigh to Aurora?

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 Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,660 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Aurora, Colorado, running $1,073 - $2,852. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $598 - $683
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Raleigh to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,059
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,071 - $2,426
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,852

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $170 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Raleigh, North Carolina, usually costs about $792 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,660-mile drive falls between $598 and $683, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $57 and $340 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh to Aurora?

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 Raleigh, NC to Aurora, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 Aurora, 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 $1,594 and $3,283.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,399

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $85 - $170 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $792.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Aurora?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Aurora, CO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Aurora, side by side with Raleigh 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.