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

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 896-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, with prices running from $1,900 - $7,663. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $347 - $2,312 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Tucson are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,900 - $4,527
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,301 - $5,671
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,184 - $7,663

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 Denver to Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ

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

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Arizona Moving Association, the group most Arizona movers are affiliated with.

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 Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,140 and $3,469. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Tucson. If you go over that window, storage in Denver adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $2,761
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,878 - $3,469

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Denver, 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 $809 in Denver, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $87 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $173 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO to Tucson, AZ

A rental truck for this 896-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $564 and $1,666. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $330 - $377
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $564 - $1,143
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $646 - $1,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $819 - $1,666

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $330 - $377 for the 896-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $809.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 896-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $173 per night, adding $347 - $520 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $58 and $347.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Denver, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,184 and $2,320.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $1,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,472 - $2,951

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $87 and $173.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $809.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Tucson?

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.

Cost of living: Denver, 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO, to Tucson, AZ, 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 $1,900 - $7,663 on the 896-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,140 - $3,469, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $564 - $1,666. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,301 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Tucson tend to point to beautiful nature and renowned cuisine, though high crime rate and low economic opportunity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include University of Arizona and Raytheon Technologies.