($625+) Denver, CO to Austin, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Austin, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 917-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Austin, Texas, with prices running from $1,968 - $8,242. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $385 - $2,568 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Austin are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Denver to Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $4,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,574 - $6,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,297 - $8,242

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 Austin.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Austin, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Austin, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Austin, TX

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Austin, Texas, cost between $1,133 and $3,553. 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 Austin:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,133 - $2,116
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,427 - $2,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,959 - $3,553

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Denver, CO and Austin, TX. 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 $899 in Denver, CO, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $96 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $193 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 Denver to Austin?

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 Austin, TX

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Austin, Texas, range from $606 - $1,622 for the 917-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $375 - $428
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Austin based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $606 - $1,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $682 - $1,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $871 - $1,622

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $193 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 $83 and $417 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $375 - $428 in fuel for the 917-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $899 in Denver, Colorado, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Austin, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Denver, Colorado, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Austin, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,188 and $2,260.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $1,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,188 - $2,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,568 - $3,023

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 $96 and $193.
• 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 Denver, Colorado, for roughly five hours typically average $899.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Austin?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Denver, CO vs Austin, TX

Good news for your budget: Austin isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Denver. Cost of living index runs 129 there against 128 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 95/100 and 52.16/100 here versus 42/100 and 59.87/100 there.