($616+) Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN

For the 913-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, full-service movers cost between $2,083 and $8,635. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $352 - $2,344 (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 Aurora generally start around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,083 - $5,052
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,489 - $6,430
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,415 - $8,635

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 Aurora to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Aurora to Minneapolis?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Minnesota Transport Services Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,163 and $3,723. 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 Aurora costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Aurora to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,088
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,113 - $3,723

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Aurora, CO and Minneapolis, MN. 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 $820 in Aurora, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $88 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $176 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 Aurora to Minneapolis?

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 Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN

A rental truck for this 913-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, costs between $642 and $1,700. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $389
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Aurora daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Aurora to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $673 - $1,514
• 4+ bedrooms: $861 - $1,700

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Aurora, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $820.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $340 - $389 for the 913-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $70 and $381, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 per night for hotel stops on the 913-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $352 - $527.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Minneapolis?

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 Aurora, CO to Minneapolis, MN

If you're moving a larger household from Aurora, 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 $1,220 and $2,320.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,110 - $1,977
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $2,979

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Aurora, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $820.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $88 - $176 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Aurora to Minneapolis?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. 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.

Cost of living: Aurora, CO vs Minneapolis, MN

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