($792+) Lexington, KY to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lexington, KY to Denver, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,182-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Denver, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,409 - $8,685. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $317 - $2,116. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Lexington and Denver. Local movers in Lexington typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $70/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,409 - $5,580
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,973 - $6,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,930 - $8,685

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 Lexington to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Lexington, KY to Denver, CO

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

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

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 Lexington, KY to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Lexington, Kentucky, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,337 and $4,218. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Denver. If you go over that window, storage in Lexington adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,337 - $2,311
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,488
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,332 - $4,218

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 Lexington, KY, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $741, 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 $79 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $159 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Lexington, KY, and Denver, CO, 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 Lexington to Denver?

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 Lexington, KY to Denver, CO

A rental truck for this 1,182-mile move from Lexington, Kentucky, to Denver, Colorado, costs between $800 and $2,058. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $398 - $455
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Lexington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $800 - $1,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,034 - $2,058

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Lexington, Kentucky, usually costs about $741 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,182-mile drive falls between $398 and $455, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $53 and $317 to your total.

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

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 Lexington, KY to Denver, CO

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Lexington, Kentucky, to Denver, Colorado, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,352 and $2,791.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,134 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,902 - $3,374

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 $79 and $159.
• 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 Lexington, Kentucky, for roughly five hours typically average $741.

What are the best freight companies from Lexington to Denver?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC (4.38/5 stars): Phoenix Transportation Services, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Lexington, KY vs Denver, CO

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