($474+) Fort Collins, CO to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Des Moines, IA

Full-service movers for the 649-mile relocation from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,582 and $8,518. 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 $313 - $2,088, 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 Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,582 - $4,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,244 - $5,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,087 - $8,518

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 Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Fort Collins, CO to Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,008 and $3,535. 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 Fort Collins typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,535

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 $731 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 $78 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $157 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 Des Moines, IA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines, IA

A rental truck for this 649-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Des Moines, Iowa, costs between $509 and $1,352. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $216 - $246
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $509 - $905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $548 - $1,052
• 4+ bedrooms: $638 - $1,352

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $157 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, usually costs about $731 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 649-mile drive falls between $216 and $246, 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 $52 and $313 to your total.

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

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 Des Moines, IA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Des Moines, Iowa, 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 $1,078 and $2,038.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,078 - $2,038
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,637

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $731.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $157 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines, IA

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