($776+) Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,181-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Cincinnati, Ohio, with costs ranging from $2,294 - $9,055. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $329 - $2,192. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Aurora and Cincinnati. Local movers in Aurora typically start around $240 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,294 - $5,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,888 - $6,451
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,787 - $9,055

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 Aurora to Cincinnati.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Cincinnati, 79% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Aurora to Cincinnati?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Cincinnati, Ohio, cost between $1,311 and $4,395. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Aurora typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,395

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 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 $767 in Aurora, CO, 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 Cincinnati, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Aurora to Cincinnati?

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 Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH

Plan on $808 - $2,188 for a rental moving truck on the 1,181-mile route from Aurora, Colorado, to Cincinnati, Ohio. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $412 - $471
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $808 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $814 - $1,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,188

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Aurora, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $767.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $412 - $471 for the 1,181-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $66 and $356, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 1,181-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $329 - $493.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Cincinnati?

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 Aurora, CO to Cincinnati, OH

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 Aurora, Colorado, to Cincinnati, Ohio. 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 $1,285 and $2,738.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,738
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,445

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Aurora, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $767.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 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 Aurora to Cincinnati?

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. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. 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: Aurora, CO vs Cincinnati, OH

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