($462+) Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

For the 626-mile move from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, full-service movers cost between $1,393 and $8,131. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $332 - $2,216 (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 Aurora generally start around $240 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,393 - $4,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,275 - $5,807
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,941 - $8,131

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 Sioux Falls.

Specialty moving services from Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Aurora movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sioux Falls, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

South Dakota Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in South Dakota, 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 Aurora, CO to Sioux Falls, SD

Moving containers from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, cost between $962 and $3,341. 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 Aurora runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $962 - $1,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,632
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,735 - $3,341

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $166 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Sioux Falls, SD, 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 $776 in Aurora, 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 Aurora to Sioux Falls?

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 Sioux Falls, SD

Plan on $467 - $1,265 for a rental moving truck on the 626-mile route from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $221 - $252
• 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 Sioux Falls based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $467 - $873
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $503 - $1,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $641 - $1,265

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $221 - $252 for the 626-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 $776.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 626-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $166 per night, adding $332 - $499 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $332.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Aurora to Sioux Falls?

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 Sioux Falls, SD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Aurora, Colorado, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 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 $997 and $1,945.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,646
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $1,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,673

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 $776.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $83 - $166 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 Sioux Falls?

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 Sioux Falls, SD

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