($1,168+) Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL Movers
Moving from Colorado Springs, CO, to St. Petersburg, FL, runs anywhere from $1,123 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,832 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,862 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,617, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $10,832 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,587 - $6,002, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,123 - $3,341.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Colorado Springs, CO, to St. Petersburg, FL. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,666 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
There are 3 main ways to move from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,666 - $7,683. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 5 to 16 days for this 1,862-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,862-mile route from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $2,617 - $5,318 | $1,587 - $2,943 | $1,123 - $2,098 | $1,414 - $2,785 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $3,666 - $7,683 | $2,094 - $4,121 | $1,289 - $2,678 | $1,709 - $3,229 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $6,768 - $10,832 | $2,749 - $6,002 | $1,533 - $3,341 | $2,245 - $4,711 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
For the 1,862-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to St. Petersburg, Florida, full-service movers cost between $2,617 and $10,832. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $322 - $2,144 (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 Colorado Springs generally start around $250 plus $125 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,617 - $5,318
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,666 - $7,683
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,768 - $10,832
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 Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Colorado to Florida. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.
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Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Petersburg, 93% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $536 - $5,360 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready75% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $214 - $1,286/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $322 - $2,573 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage8% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs42% of local movers | $1,072 - $3,216 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,680 - $10,720 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $803 - $1,525 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items42% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Johnson Storage & Moving | $1,072 - $2,680 |
| Piano | Any piano type75% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $858 - $3,752 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling17% of local movers | $322 - $1,608 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect8% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Fatboy Slims Moving Company LLC | $697 - $2,144 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $322 - $16,080+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $322 - $3,752+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg?
Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Colorado Springs, CO. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to St. Petersburg, Florida, cost between $1,587 and $6,002. 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 Colorado Springs typically runs around $80/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,587 - $2,943
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,121
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,749 - $6,002
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Colorado Springs, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $750, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Colorado Springs, CO, and St. Petersburg, FL, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Colorado to Florida move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,587. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,094 - $4,121, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Colorado Springs to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Colorado Springs:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.7/5), 33 years in business
- Johnson Storage & Moving (3.8/5), 126 years in business
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.8/5), 2 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
Truck rentals from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to St. Petersburg, Florida, range from $1,123 - $3,341 for the 1,862-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $635 - $726
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
- Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,098
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,289 - $2,678
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,341
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg starts at $1,123 - $3,341, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($635 - $726) , overnight lodging ($161/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $348 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $635 - $726 in fuel for the 1,862-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $750 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL
If you're moving a larger household from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to St. Petersburg, Florida.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,709 and $3,229.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $2,785
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,229
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,711
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
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 $80 - $161 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $750.
What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg?
- 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.
- 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.
- Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.
Pro tip: If speed matters on your move from Colorado Springs to St. Petersburg, freight trailers are one of the fastest interstate options available, second only to renting a truck and driving it yourself. The tradeoff is that freight works best when you're ready to receive your belongings on the other end. If your timeline is tight on the receiving side or you need a short storage buffer, a moving container might be a better fit.
Cost of living: Colorado Springs, CO vs St. Petersburg, FL
Day-to-day costs in St. Petersburg are close to what you're used to in Colorado Springs: cost of living index of 103 versus 110, with average rent of $2,075/mo compared to $1,799/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 36/100 and 58.06/100 in Colorado Springs versus 43/100 and 60.46/100 in St. Petersburg.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our St. Petersburg, FL to Colorado Springs, CO guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Colorado to Florida over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 81 movers in our Colorado network to compare for this 1,862-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Colorado Springs, CO, to St. Petersburg, FL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,617 for a studio to $10,832 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,862-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,587 - $6,002. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,123 - $3,341, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,666 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Jabil and FADV Holdings.
FAQs: Moving from Colorado Springs, CO, to St. Petersburg, FL
What is the cheapest way to move from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,289 - $2,678. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
Is St. Petersburg a safe place to live?
St. Petersburg has a safety index of 60.46 out of 100 and a crime index of 39.54, compared to 58.06 and 41.94 in Colorado Springs. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What is the best time of year to move from Colorado Springs, CO to St. Petersburg, FL?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Florida also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Florida?
Individuals and companies engaging in for-profit local and intrastate moving within the Sunshine State must register each year with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Consumer Services.
What percentage of Colorado Springs movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 75% of movers in Colorado Springs handle piano moves, and 42% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
