($810+) Denver, CO to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to McAllen, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Denver, Colorado, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $2,265 and $9,152. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,170-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $322 - $2,144, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Denver and McAllen. For a rough baseline, movers based in Denver tend to start around $262 plus $115/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,265 - $5,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,723 - $6,617
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,775 - $9,152

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Denver, CO to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,326 and $4,304. 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 Denver costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,326 - $2,313
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,355 - $4,304

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $750 in Denver, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $80 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $161 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your McAllen, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Denver to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,170-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $810 and $2,086, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $399 - $456
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• 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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,410
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $868 - $1,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,086

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 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 Denver, Colorado, usually costs about $750 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,170-mile drive falls between $399 and $456, 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 $54 and $322 to your total.

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

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 McAllen, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to McAllen, Texas, 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 $1,313 and $2,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,408

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 $80 and $161.
• 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 Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $750.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to McAllen?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs McAllen, TX

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