($782+) Denver, CO to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Dayton, OH

Full-service movers for the 1,203-mile relocation from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $2,061 and $8,187. 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 $326 - $2,176, 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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,061 - $5,175
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,745 - $6,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,386 - $8,187

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dayton, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers 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 Denver, CO to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,247 and $4,443. 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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $2,407
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,048 - $4,443

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 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 $762 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 Dayton, OH, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 1,203-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $782 and $2,162, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $416 - $476
• Daily insurance: $33/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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $782 - $1,377
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $838 - $1,790
• 4+ bedrooms: $991 - $2,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 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 $71 and $354 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $416 - $476 in fuel for the 1,203-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $762 in Denver, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Dayton, OH

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Denver, Colorado, to Dayton, Ohio. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $979 and $2,530.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,112 - $2,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,223 - $2,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,317

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $82 - $163 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Denver, Colorado, typically costs $762.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

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

For a move from Denver, CO, to Dayton, OH, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,061 for a studio to $8,187 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,203-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,247 - $4,443. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $782 - $2,162, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,745 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Morgan Linen & Uniform Services and Premier Physicians.