($791+) Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,250-mile move from Huntsville, Alabama, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,261 - $9,765. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $301 - $2,008. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Huntsville and Colorado Springs. Local movers in Huntsville typically start around $280 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,261 - $5,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,046 - $7,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,162 - $9,765

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 Huntsville to Colorado Springs.

Specialty moving services from Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Huntsville 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 Huntsville to Colorado Springs?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Huntsville, Alabama, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,346 and $4,810. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Huntsville runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,346 - $2,576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,804 - $3,419
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,421 - $4,810

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 $703 in Huntsville, AL. 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 $75 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $151 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO

Plan on $840 - $2,371 for a rental moving truck on the 1,250-mile route from Huntsville, Alabama, to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $399 - $456
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Huntsville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $840 - $1,635
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $916 - $1,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,371

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Huntsville, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $703.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $399 - $456 for the 1,250-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 $60 and $326, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $151 per night for hotel stops on the 1,250-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $301 - $452.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Huntsville 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 Huntsville, AL to Colorado Springs, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Huntsville, Alabama, to Colorado Springs, 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 $904 and $2,708.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,223 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,664

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 $75 - $151 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 Huntsville, Alabama, typically costs $703.

What are the best freight companies from Huntsville 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. R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. 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: Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville 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.