($969+) Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,479-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with prices running from $2,482 - $10,239. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $281 - $1,876 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Montgomery and Fort Collins are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Montgomery movers tend to run around $462 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,482 - $5,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,328 - $7,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,657 - $10,239

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 Montgomery to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,376 and $5,107. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Montgomery runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,715
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,493 - $5,107

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Montgomery, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $657, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $141 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Montgomery, AL, and Fort Collins, CO, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Montgomery to Fort Collins?

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 Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,479-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $941 and $2,697, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $441 - $504
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $941 - $1,730
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,067 - $2,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,216 - $2,697

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 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 Montgomery, Alabama, usually costs about $657 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,479-mile drive falls between $441 and $504, 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 $47 and $281 to your total.

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

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 Montgomery, AL to Fort Collins, CO

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Montgomery, Alabama, to Fort Collins, Colorado, 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 $1,451 and $3,152.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,251 - $2,370
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $3,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,914 - $4,046

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 $70 - $141 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $657.

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

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. MAF Expedited Bhm Express (4/5 stars): MAF Expedited Bhm Express 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: Montgomery, AL vs Fort Collins, CO

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