($565+) Denver, CO to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Fort Worth, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 768-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Fort Worth, Texas, with prices running from $1,745 - $7,661. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $353 - $2,352 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,745 - $4,411
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,330 - $6,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,886 - $7,661

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Denver movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fort Worth, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,014 and $3,435. 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 Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,014 - $1,825
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,329 - $2,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,800 - $3,435

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $88 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $176 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 $823 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Denver to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Plan on $565 - $1,501 for a rental moving truck on the 768-mile route from Denver, Colorado, to Fort Worth, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $287 - $328
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $565 - $1,032
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $598 - $1,154
• 4+ bedrooms: $706 - $1,501

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $287 - $328 for the 768-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 Denver, Colorado, for about 5 hours typically costs around $823.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 768-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $176 per night, adding $353 - $529 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $353.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

For larger DIY moves from Denver, 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 Fort Worth, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,107 and $2,088.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $903 - $1,695
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,107 - $2,088
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,484 - $2,775

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 $88 and $176.
• 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 $823.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,745 for a studio to $7,661 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 768-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,014 - $3,435. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $565 - $1,501, 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 $2,330 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Fort Worth tend to point to quality education and ample economic opportunity, though tornadoes and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include AMR/American Airlines and Texas Health Resources.