($1,012+) Denver, CO to Rochester, NY Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,590-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, cost between $2,329 and $10,791. 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 $337 - $2,248, 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 Rochester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,329 - $5,462
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,330 - $7,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,906 - $10,791

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver 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 Denver to Rochester?

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,509 and $4,989. 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 Rochester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,509 - $2,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,923
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,706 - $4,989

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $169 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Rochester, NY, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $787 in Denver, CO. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Denver 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 Denver, CO to Rochester, NY

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Rochester, New York, range from $942 - $2,879 for the 1,590-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $569 - $650
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $942 - $1,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,378
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,298 - $2,879

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 $787.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $569 - $650 for the 1,590-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 $67 and $365, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,590-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $337 - $506.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver 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 Denver, CO to Rochester, NY

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 Rochester, New York.

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 $1,467 and $3,263.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,331 - $2,476
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,263
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,040 - $4,116

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Denver, Colorado, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $787.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Denver 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: Denver, 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 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.