($707+) Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,022-mile move from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,231 - $8,138. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $298 - $1,984. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Milwaukee and Fort Collins. Local movers in Milwaukee typically start around $349 as a base rate plus $105/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,231 - $5,227
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,614 - $6,470
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,417 - $8,138

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 Milwaukee to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,170 and $4,108. 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 Milwaukee runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $3,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,108

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 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 $694 in Milwaukee, WI, 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 Fort Collins, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO

Plan on $673 - $1,942 for a rental moving truck on the 1,022-mile route from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $323 - $369
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Milwaukee daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.69

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $673 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $734 - $1,548
• 4+ bedrooms: $894 - $1,942

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $149 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $64 and $322 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $323 - $369 in fuel for the 1,022-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $694 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI to Fort Collins, CO

For larger DIY moves from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,242 and $2,547.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,119 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,242 - $2,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,154

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $74 - $149 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, typically costs $694.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Star Line Trucking Or Star Line (4.46/5 stars): Star Line Trucking Or Star Line is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee 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.