($1,099+) Denver, CO to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Charleston, SC

Hiring full-service movers from Denver, Colorado, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $2,453 and $11,220. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,705-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $365 - $2,432, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Denver and Charleston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Denver tend to start around $262 plus $115/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,453 - $5,247
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,250 - $7,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,149 - $11,220

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 Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in South Carolina are typically members of the South Carolina Trucking Association, 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 Denver, CO to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,505 and $5,650. 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 Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $2,895
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,904 - $4,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,816 - $5,650

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 $851 in Denver, 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 $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $182 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 Charleston, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

Renting a moving truck for the 1,705-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $1,036 and $2,868, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $660 - $754
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• 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 Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $2,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,144 - $2,442
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,441 - $2,868

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $91 and $426.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $182.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $660 and $754 for the 1,705-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $851 for 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Charleston, SC

If you're moving a larger household from Denver, Colorado, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Charleston, South Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,635 and $3,273.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,635 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,253 - $4,259

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $851.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $91 - $182 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 Denver to Charleston?

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: Denver, CO vs Charleston, SC

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