($654+) Aurora, CO to Tucson, AZ Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 896-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, with prices running from $2,055 - $8,463. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $340 - $2,264 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Aurora and Tucson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Aurora movers tend to run around $240 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,055 - $4,947
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,619 - $6,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,350 - $8,463

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 Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tucson, 92% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Aurora, CO to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,116 and $3,871. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Aurora typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $2,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $3,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,071 - $3,871

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Aurora, CO and Tucson, AZ. 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 $792 in Aurora, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $85 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $170 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 Aurora to Tucson?

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 Tucson, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 896 miles from Aurora, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, running $661 - $1,749. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $323 - $369
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Tucson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $661 - $1,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $699 - $1,440
• 4+ bedrooms: $842 - $1,749

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $170 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $74 and $368 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $323 - $369 in fuel for the 896-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $792 in Aurora, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 $1,256 and $2,247.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,222

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $85 - $170 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Aurora, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $792.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Tucson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Tucson, AZ

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