($1,073+) Denver, CO to Raleigh, NC Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,670-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina, with costs ranging from $2,481 - $11,048. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $358 - $2,384. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Denver and Raleigh. Local movers in Denver typically start around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,481 - $5,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,337 - $7,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,088 - $11,048

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 — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Raleigh, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the North Carolina Movers Association, the group most North Carolina 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 Raleigh, NC

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina, cost between $1,467 and $5,391. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Denver typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,467 - $2,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,944
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $5,391

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $179 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $834 in Denver, CO, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Raleigh, NC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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 $980 - $2,795 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: $980 - $2,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,105 - $2,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,795

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $179 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $77 and $387 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $633 - $724 in fuel for the 1,670-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $834 in Denver, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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 well suited for larger moves from Denver, Colorado, to Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 $1,563 and $3,283.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,563 - $3,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,132 - $4,228

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Denver, Colorado, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $834.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $179 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Raleigh?

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 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.