($862+) Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO

Full-service movers for the 1,339-mile relocation from Detroit, Michigan, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $2,350 and $10,220. 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 $298 - $1,984, 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 Detroit typically charge a base rate around $248 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Detroit to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,350 - $5,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,904 - $7,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,558 - $10,220

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 Detroit to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Detroit to Colorado Springs?

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 Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,379 and $4,723. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Detroit costs roughly $85/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Detroit to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,379 - $2,419
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,446
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,415 - $4,723

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $149 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Colorado Springs, CO, 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 $694 in Detroit, MI. 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 Detroit to Colorado Springs?

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 Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO

Plan on $845 - $2,440 for a rental moving truck on the 1,339-mile route from Detroit, Michigan, to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $423 - $483
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Detroit to Colorado Springs based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $961 - $1,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,440

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 $423 - $483 in fuel for the 1,339-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 Detroit, Michigan, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit to Colorado Springs?

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 Detroit, MI to Colorado Springs, CO

For larger DIY moves from Detroit, Michigan, 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 Colorado Springs, 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 $1,367 and $2,700.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Detroit to Colorado Springs:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,192 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,892

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $74 and $149.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Detroit, Michigan, for roughly five hours typically average $694.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Colorado Springs?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Detroit, MI vs Colorado Springs, CO

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