($585+) Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO

For the 851-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $1,986 and $8,131. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $352 - $2,348 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Gilbert generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,986 - $4,749
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,369 - $6,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,034 - $8,131

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 Gilbert to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Gilbert 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 Gilbert to Aurora?

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 Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Gilbert, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,140 and $3,939. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Aurora. If you go over that window, storage in Gilbert adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,089 - $3,939

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Gilbert, AZ and Aurora, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $822 in Gilbert, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $176 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 851-mile move from Gilbert, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $598 and $1,728, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $318 - $363
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Gilbert daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $598 - $1,128
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $652 - $1,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $875 - $1,728

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $318 - $363 for the 851-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Gilbert, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $822.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 851-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $176 per night, adding $352 - $528 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $352.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ to Aurora, CO

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Gilbert, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,244 and $2,222.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,560 - $2,968

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Gilbert, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $822.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $88 - $176 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 Gilbert to Aurora?

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. 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.

Cost of living: Gilbert, AZ vs Aurora, CO

Day-to-day costs in Aurora are close to what you're used to in Gilbert: cost of living index of 124 versus 113, with average rent of $1,850/mo compared to $2,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 29/100 and 85.23/100 in Gilbert versus 43/100 and 40.95/100 in Aurora.