($915+) Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,386-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee, with costs ranging from $2,223 - $9,521. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,128. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fort Collins and Knoxville. Local movers in Fort Collins typically start around $301 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,223 - $5,309
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,016 - $6,865
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,153 - $9,521

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 Fort Collins to Knoxville.

Specialty moving services from Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Knoxville?

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 Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN

Moving containers from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee, cost between $1,431 and $4,963. 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 Knoxville. If you go over that window, storage in Fort Collins adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fort Collins to Knoxville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,670
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,433 - $4,963

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fort Collins, CO and Knoxville, TN. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $745 in Fort Collins, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $160 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN

A rental truck for this 1,386-mile move from Fort Collins, Colorado, to Knoxville, Tennessee, costs between $879 and $2,418. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $469 - $536
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Fort Collins daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fort Collins to Knoxville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $879 - $1,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $941 - $1,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,418

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $160 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 $69 and $346 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $469 - $536 in fuel for the 1,386-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $745 in Fort Collins, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO to Knoxville, TN

For larger DIY moves from Fort Collins, 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 $1,447 and $2,780.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,188 - $2,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,447 - $2,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,869 - $3,970

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $80 - $160 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fort Collins, Colorado, for about five hours typically runs $745.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Collins to Knoxville?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sutherland Trucking (4.34/5 stars): Sutherland Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins 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.