($1,300+) Portland, ME to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Denver, CO

Full-service movers for the 2,068-mile relocation from Portland, Maine, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $2,873 and $13,295. 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 $355 - $2,368, 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 Portland typically charge a base rate around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,873 - $6,034
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,128 - $8,672
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,587 - $13,295

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 Denver.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland, ME to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,643 and $5,912. 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 Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,643 - $3,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,082 - $4,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,913 - $5,912

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Portland, ME and Denver, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $829 in Portland, ME, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, ME to Denver, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,068 miles from Portland, Maine, to Denver, Colorado, running $1,300 - $3,658. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $779 - $890
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $2,341
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,327 - $2,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,658

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 $89 and $414.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $178.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $779 and $890 for the 2,068-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 $829 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Denver, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, 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 Denver, Colorado.

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 $1,823 and $3,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,540 - $3,014
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,823 - $3,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,523 - $4,827

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $829.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $178 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland 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. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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: Portland, ME 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 Portland 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.