($879+) Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN

Full-service movers for the 1,287-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $2,433 and $9,667. 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 $338 - $2,256, 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 Denver typically charge a base rate around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,433 - $5,259
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,834 - $6,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,972 - $9,667

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 Denver to Chattanooga.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chattanooga, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Denver to Chattanooga?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, cost between $1,290 and $4,536. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Denver typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Denver to Chattanooga:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,500
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,819 - $3,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,302 - $4,536

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $85 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $169 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chattanooga, TN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $790 in Denver, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Chattanooga?

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 Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN

A rental truck for this 1,287-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Chattanooga, Tennessee, costs between $870 and $2,248. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $462 - $528
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Denver to Chattanooga based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $870 - $1,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $932 - $1,995
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,126 - $2,248

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $790.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $462 - $528 for the 1,287-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 $68 and $367, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,287-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $338 - $508.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Chattanooga?

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 Denver, CO to Chattanooga, TN

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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 $1,400 and $2,650.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,400 - $2,650
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,666

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 $85 - $169 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 Denver, Colorado, typically costs $790.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Chattanooga?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Chattanooga, TN

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