($771+) Denver, CO to Detroit, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Detroit, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,273-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $2,250 and $9,146. 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 $341 - $2,272, 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 Detroit:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,110
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,908 - $6,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,691 - $9,146

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 Detroit.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Detroit, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Detroit, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Michigan Movers Association, the group most Michigan 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 Detroit, MI

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, cost between $1,335 and $4,504. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Denver costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,335 - $2,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,590 - $3,230
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,133 - $4,504

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 Denver, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $795, 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 $85 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $170 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Denver, CO, and Detroit, MI, 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.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Detroit?

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 Detroit, MI

A rental truck for this 1,273-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Detroit, Michigan, costs between $747 and $2,198. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $460 - $526
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Detroit based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $747 - $1,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $892 - $1,784
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,015 - $2,198

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $460 - $526 for the 1,273-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 $795.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,273-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $170 per night, adding $341 - $511 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $341.

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

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 Detroit, MI

For larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Detroit, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,285 and $2,611.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,145 - $2,085
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,742 - $3,358

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 $85 and $170.
• 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 $795.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Detroit?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Detroit, MI

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