($622+) Aurora, CO to Tempe, AZ Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 854-mile relocation from Aurora, Colorado, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,946 and $8,206. 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 $359 - $2,392, 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 Aurora typically charge a base rate around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,946 - $4,891
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,415 - $6,408
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,114 - $8,206

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 Aurora to Tempe.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Tempe, AZ

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

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

Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.

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 Aurora, CO to Tempe, AZ

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Tempe, Arizona, cost between $1,209 and $3,901. 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 Aurora costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,451 - $2,953
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,901

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 $837 in Aurora, CO. 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 $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 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 Tempe, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Aurora to Tempe?

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 Aurora, CO to Tempe, AZ

Plan on $641 - $1,761 for a rental moving truck on the 854-mile route from Aurora, Colorado, to Tempe, Arizona. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $325 - $371
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $641 - $1,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $652 - $1,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $817 - $1,761

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 $90 and $419.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $179.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $325 and $371 for the 854-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 $837 for 2 movers in Aurora, Colorado, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Aurora, CO to Tempe, AZ

For larger DIY moves from Aurora, Colorado, 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 Tempe, Arizona.

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 $1,208 and $2,245.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,990
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,245
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,029

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Aurora, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $837.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $179 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 Aurora to Tempe?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Tempe, AZ

Good news for your budget: Tempe isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Aurora. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 124 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 43/100 and 40.95/100 here versus 54/100 and 57.64/100 there.