($564+) Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers for the 897-mile relocation from Tucson, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,845 and $7,515. 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 $323 - $2,156, 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 Tucson typically charge a base rate around $160 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,845 - $4,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,471 - $5,677
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,904 - $7,515

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 Tucson to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Aurora, 49% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,107 and $3,761. 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 Tucson typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,107 - $2,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,761
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,934 - $3,761

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 $755 in Tucson, AZ. 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 $81 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $162 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 Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO

Plan on $564 - $1,634 for a rental moving truck on the 897-mile route from Tucson, Arizona, to Aurora, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $308 - $352
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $564 - $1,121
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $634 - $1,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $827 - $1,634

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $755.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $308 - $352 for the 897-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 $65 and $350, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 897-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $323 - $485.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Aurora, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Tucson, Arizona, 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 $970 and $2,253.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $988 - $1,735
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,072 - $2,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,776

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 $81 - $162 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 Tucson, Arizona, typically costs $755.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Aurora?

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.

Cost of living: Tucson, AZ vs Aurora, CO

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

Our take

A move from Tucson, AZ, to Aurora, CO, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,845 - $7,515 on the 897-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,107 - $3,761, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $564 - $1,634. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,471 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Children's Hospital Colorado and Cherry Creek School District.