($802+) Portland, OR to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Aurora, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,248-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Aurora, Colorado, with prices running from $2,524 - $10,604. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $379 - $2,528 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Aurora are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,524 - $5,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,085 - $7,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,204 - $10,604

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 Portland to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Aurora?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, OR to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,322 and $4,443. 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 Aurora. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,322 - $2,430
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,651 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,443

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 $885 in Portland, OR. 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 $95 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $190 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 Aurora, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Aurora?

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 Portland, OR to Aurora, CO

A rental truck for this 1,248-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $834 and $2,310. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $502 - $574
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $834 - $1,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $876 - $1,930
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,080 - $2,310

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $502 - $574 for the 1,248-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours typically costs around $885.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,248-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $190 per night, adding $379 - $569 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $379.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Aurora?

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 Portland, OR to Aurora, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, to Aurora, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,138 and $2,845.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $2,120
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,307 - $2,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,735

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Oregon, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $885.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $95 - $190 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 Portland to Aurora?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Aurora, CO

Day-to-day costs in Aurora are close to what you're used to in Portland: cost of living index of 124 versus 128, with average rent of $1,850/mo compared to $1,530/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 81/100 and 42.63/100 in Portland versus 43/100 and 40.95/100 in Aurora.