($962+) Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY

Hiring full-service movers from Aurora, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, costs between $2,377 and $10,687. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,589-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $330 - $2,200, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Aurora and Rochester. For a rough baseline, movers based in Aurora tend to start around $240 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,377 - $5,407
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,330 - $7,582
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,617 - $10,687

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Rochester, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most New York 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 Aurora, CO to Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,524 and $5,196. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Rochester. If you go over that window, storage in Aurora adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $2,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,005 - $3,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,576 - $5,196

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 $770 in Aurora, 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 $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $165 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 Rochester, NY, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Aurora to Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

A rental truck for this 1,589-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, costs between $952 and $2,741. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $556 - $636
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $952 - $1,904
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,333
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,741

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $556 - $636 for the 1,589-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 Aurora, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $770.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,589-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $165 per night, adding $330 - $495 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $330.

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

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 Rochester, NY

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 Rochester, New York.

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 $1,482 and $3,200.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,277 - $2,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,482 - $3,200
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,019 - $3,949

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 $770.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $165 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

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