($1,002+) Denver, CO to Raleigh, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Raleigh, NC

For the 1,670-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina, full-service movers cost between $2,409 and $9,518. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $358 - $2,384 (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 Denver generally start around $262 plus $115 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,409 - $5,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,147 - $7,117
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,573 - $9,518

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 Raleigh.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Raleigh, NC

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

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

North Carolina Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in North Carolina, 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 Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,484 and $4,783. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Denver runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,484 - $2,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,414 - $4,783

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 $834 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 $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $179 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 Raleigh, NC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Raleigh?

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 Raleigh, NC

Plan on $1,002 - $2,826 for a rental moving truck on the 1,670-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $633 - $724
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $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 Raleigh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,002 - $1,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,042 - $2,311
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,826

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $834.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $633 - $724 for the 1,670-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 $72 and $387, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night for hotel stops on the 1,670-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $358 - $536.

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

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 Raleigh, NC

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,533 and $3,096.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,345
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,951 - $3,907

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 $89 and $179.
• 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 $834.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Raleigh?

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.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Raleigh, NC

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

A move from Denver, CO, to Raleigh, NC, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,409 - $9,518 on the 1,670-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,484 - $4,783, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,002 - $2,826. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,147 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Raleigh tend to point to exceptional beauty and ample economic opportunity, though high cost of living and quiet nightlife come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include State of North Carolina and WakeMed.