($884+) Denver, CO to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Atlanta, GA

Full-service movers for the 1,402-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $2,323 and $8,964. 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 $366 - $2,440, 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 Denver typically charge a base rate around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $4,917
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,750 - $6,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,067 - $8,964

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Atlanta, GA

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Atlanta, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

Georgia Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Georgia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Denver, CO to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,347 and $4,634. 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 Atlanta. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,347 - $2,443
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,771 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,431 - $4,634

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 $854 in Denver, 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 $92 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $183 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 Atlanta, GA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

Plan on $884 - $2,410 for a rental moving truck on the 1,402-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to Atlanta, Georgia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $544 - $622
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• 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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $884 - $1,708
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $883 - $2,031
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,203 - $2,410

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 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 Denver, Colorado, usually costs about $854 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,402-mile drive falls between $544 and $622, 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 $61 and $366 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Atlanta, Georgia, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,308 and $2,894.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,165 - $2,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,634

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 $92 - $183 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $854.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Atlanta?

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.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Atlanta, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Atlanta, 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

Full-service movers on the 1,402-mile route from Denver, CO, to Atlanta, GA, run $2,323 - $8,964 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,347 - $4,634, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $884 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,750, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Atlanta tend to point to ample economic opportunity and mild winters, though terrible traffic and urban sprawl come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines and Emory University / Emory Healthcare.