($1,087+) Aurora, CO to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Tampa, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,847-mile relocation from Aurora, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $2,531 and $11,761. 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 $348 - $2,320, 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 Aurora typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,531 - $5,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,398 - $7,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,578 - $11,761

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 Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tampa, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Professional Movers Association of Florida, the group most Florida movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Aurora, CO to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,624 and $5,556. 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 Tampa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,624 - $2,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,120 - $4,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,673 - $5,556

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 Aurora, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $812, 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 $87 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $174 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Aurora, CO, and Tampa, FL, 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 Aurora to Tampa?

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 Tampa, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,847 miles from Aurora, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida, running $1,144 - $3,176. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $682 - $779
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Tampa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,178 - $2,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,176

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $174 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 $75 and $377 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $682 - $779 in fuel for the 1,847-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $812 in Aurora, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tampa, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Aurora, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,044 and $3,407.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,390 - $2,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,407
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,228 - $4,445

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 $87 - $174 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Aurora, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $812.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Tampa?

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. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. 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: Aurora, CO vs Tampa, FL

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