($824+) Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,316-mile move from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $2,323 - $9,468. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $308 - $2,056. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Colorado Springs and Knoxville. Local movers in Colorado Springs typically start around $250 as a base rate plus $125/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Colorado Springs to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $5,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,887 - $7,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,031 - $9,468

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 Colorado Springs to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Colorado Springs movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Knoxville, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Colorado Springs to Knoxville?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,382 and $4,910. 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 Colorado Springs costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Colorado Springs to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,397
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,251 - $4,910

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Knoxville, TN, 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 $720 in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs to Knoxville?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN

Plan on $883 - $2,354 for a rental moving truck on the 1,316-mile route from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $430 - $492
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Colorado Springs daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Colorado Springs to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $883 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $899 - $1,911
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,120 - $2,354

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $430 - $492 for the 1,316-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 Colorado Springs, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $720.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,316-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $308 - $463 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $308.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Colorado Springs to Knoxville?

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 Colorado Springs, CO to Knoxville, TN

For larger DIY moves from Colorado Springs, 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 Knoxville, Tennessee.

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 $1,369 and $2,788.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Colorado Springs to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,369 - $2,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,821 - $3,853

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $154.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $720.

What are the best freight companies from Colorado Springs to Knoxville?

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. Associated Corporation (4.8/5 stars): Associated Corporation 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: Colorado Springs, CO vs Knoxville, TN

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Knoxville, side by side with Colorado Springs 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.