($841+) Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO

Full-service movers for the 1,366-mile relocation from Akron, Ohio, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $2,286 and $9,433. 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 $278 - $1,852, 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 Akron typically charge a base rate around $199 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,286 - $5,239
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,052 - $7,318
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,198 - $9,433

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 Akron to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron 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 Akron to Colorado Springs?

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 Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,322 and $4,675. 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 Akron typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,322 - $2,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,479
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,436 - $4,675

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 $648 in Akron, OH. 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 $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 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 Colorado Springs, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Akron 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 Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO

Renting a moving truck for the 1,366-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $919 and $2,551, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $402 - $460
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $919 - $1,707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $927 - $1,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,179 - $2,551

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Akron, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $648.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $402 - $460 for the 1,366-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 $56 and $301, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night for hotel stops on the 1,366-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $278 - $417.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron 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 Akron, OH to Colorado Springs, CO

For larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, 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 $1,435 and $2,754.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $2,429
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,435 - $2,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,949 - $3,931

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 $69 - $139 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 Akron, Ohio, typically costs $648.

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

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. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer 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: Akron, OH 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 Akron 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.