($553+) Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO Movers
Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $588 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,040 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 794 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 7 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 $1,788, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $8,040 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,173 - $3,498, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $588 - $1,642.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Phoenix, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,467 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
Compare moving options from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
There are 3 main ways to move from Phoenix to Colorado Springs: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,467 - $5,920. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 7 days for this 794-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 794-mile route from Phoenix to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $1,788 - $4,586 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,173 - $1,975), rental truck ($588 - $1,086), or freight trailer ($1,016 - $1,925). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,467 - $5,920 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $8,040.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Full-service movers for the 794-mile relocation from Phoenix, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,788 and $8,040. 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 $335 - $2,236, 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 Phoenix typically charge a base rate around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Phoenix to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,788 - $4,586
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,467 - $5,920
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,221 - $8,040
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 Phoenix to Colorado Springs.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Arizona to Colorado. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing98% of local movers | $559 - $5,590 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready85% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Camelback Moving | $224 - $1,342/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $335 - $2,683 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage38% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs59% of local movers | $1,118 - $3,354 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,795 - $11,180 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $837 - $1,591 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items55% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: NorthStar Moving Company | $1,118 - $2,795 |
| Piano | Any piano type77% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: NorthStar Moving Company | $894 - $3,913 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling30% of local movers | $335 - $1,677 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect30% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Mentors Moving & Storage | $727 - $2,236 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $335 - $16,770+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $335 - $3,913+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Phoenix to Colorado Springs?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Phoenix, AZ. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,173 and $3,498. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Phoenix costs roughly $90/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Phoenix to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $1,975
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,479 - $2,767
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,498
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
- Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $783 in Phoenix, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
- Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Colorado Springs, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Arizona 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 $1,173. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,479 - $2,767, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix:
- Camelback Moving (4.8/5), 21 years in business
- Mentors Moving & Storage (4.7/5), 9 years in business
- Budget Movers (4.6/5), 32 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
Plan on $588 - $1,642 for a rental moving truck on the 794-mile route from Phoenix, Arizona, to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:
- Fuel for the drive: $282 - $323
- Daily insurance: $34/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| 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 Phoenix to Colorado Springs based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $588 - $1,086
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $598 - $1,315
- 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,642
Pro tip: A rental truck from Phoenix to Colorado Springs looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $588 - $1,642. But once you factor in fuel ($282 - $323) , overnight lodging ($168/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate suggests. 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 $168 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 $73 and $363 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $282 - $323 in fuel for the 794-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $783 in Phoenix, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO
If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,195 and $2,327.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Phoenix to Colorado Springs:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,016 - $1,925
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,195 - $2,327
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,541 - $2,916
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final 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 $84 and $168.
- 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 Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $783.
What are the best freight companies from Phoenix 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.
- Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Colorado Springs quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: Phoenix, AZ vs Colorado Springs, CO
Phoenix and Colorado Springs land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 113 in Phoenix and 110 in Colorado Springs, and rent tracks closely too ($1,695/mo vs. $1,799/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (41 vs 36) and safety scores (46.94 vs 58.06) come out about the same too.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Phoenix, AZ guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Arizona 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 97 movers in our Arizona network to compare for this 794-mile move.
Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Phoenix, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,788 - $8,040 on the 794-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,173 - $3,498 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $588 - $1,642 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,467 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.
FAQs: Moving from Phoenix, AZ, to Colorado Springs, CO
How do I know a mover is licensed in Colorado?
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado.
What is the best time of year to move from Phoenix, AZ to Colorado Springs, CO?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
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 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
Is Colorado Springs a safe place to live?
Colorado Springs has a safety index of 58.06 out of 100 and a crime index of 41.94, compared to 46.94 and 53.06 in Phoenix. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix, AZ 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 $598 - $1,315. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What percentage of Phoenix movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 77% of movers in Phoenix handle piano moves, and 55% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.