($695+) Fort Collins, CO to Tucson, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Tucson, AZ

For the 960-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,093 and $8,387. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,168 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Fort Collins generally start around $301 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,093 - $5,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,750 - $6,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,373 - $8,387

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 Fort Collins to Tucson.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Tucson, AZ

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Tucson, AZ

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, cost between $1,209 and $4,054. 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 Fort Collins runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,209 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $3,209
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,095 - $4,054

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $759 in Fort Collins, CO, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Tucson, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Tucson, AZ

A rental truck for this 960-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, costs between $701 and $1,901. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $331 - $378
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $701 - $1,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $693 - $1,503
• 4+ bedrooms: $878 - $1,901

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $163 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Fort Collins, Colorado, usually costs about $759 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 960-mile drive falls between $331 and $378, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $54 and $325 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Tucson, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,170 and $2,347.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,170 - $2,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,050

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 - $163 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 Fort Collins, Colorado, typically costs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins to Tucson?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins 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.