($803+) Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA

Full-service movers for the 1,151-mile relocation from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $2,242 and $8,793. 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 $310 - $2,064, 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 Colorado Springs typically charge a base rate around $250 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,242 - $5,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,694 - $6,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,631 - $8,793

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 Baton Rouge.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Baton Rouge, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge?

Louisiana Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Louisiana, 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 Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cost between $1,249 and $4,612. 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 Baton Rouge:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,409
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,266 - $4,612

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Colorado Springs, CO and Baton Rouge, LA. 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 $722 in Colorado Springs, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $155 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 Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,151 miles from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, running $749 - $2,193. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $378 - $432
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $749 - $1,454
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $876 - $1,782
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,193

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, usually costs about $722 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,151-mile drive falls between $378 and $432, 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 $52 and $310 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Baton Rouge, LA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 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 $1,300 and $2,737.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,135 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,795 - $3,479

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 $77 and $155.
• 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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $722.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Baton Rouge?

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. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation 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: Colorado Springs, CO vs Baton Rouge, LA

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