($609+) Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX

Full-service movers for the 840-mile relocation from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,957 and $8,287. 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 $329 - $2,192, 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 Fort Collins typically charge a base rate around $301 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fort Collins to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,957 - $4,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,441 - $6,242
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,135 - $8,287

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 Fort Collins to Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dallas, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fort Collins to Dallas?

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 Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,129 and $3,777. 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 Fort Collins costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fort Collins to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,392 - $3,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,988 - $3,777

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 $767 in Fort Collins, 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 $82 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $164 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 Dallas, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins to Dallas?

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 Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX

A rental truck for this 840-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Dallas, Texas, costs between $591 and $1,557. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $293 - $335
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fort Collins to Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,171
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $638 - $1,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $847 - $1,557

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $82 and $384.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $293 and $335 for the 840-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $767 for 2 movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Collins to Dallas?

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 Fort Collins, CO to Dallas, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Collins, Colorado, 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 Dallas, Texas.

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 $1,114 and $2,290.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fort Collins to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,818
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,622 - $3,172

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 $82 - $164 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $767.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins to Dallas?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking 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.

Cost of living: Fort Collins, CO vs Dallas, TX

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