($1,113+) Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Tampa, Florida, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $2,054 and $9,026. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,850-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $336 - $2,240, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Tampa and Aurora. For a rough baseline, movers based in Tampa tend to start around $266 plus $84/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,054 - $4,432
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,935 - $6,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,314 - $9,026

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 Tampa to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Aurora, 49% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,452 and $5,392. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Tampa typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,452 - $2,747
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,897 - $4,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,566 - $5,392

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $84 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $168 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 $784 in Tampa, FL, 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 Aurora, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Aurora?

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 Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO

Plan on $1,113 - $3,031 for a rental moving truck on the 1,850-mile route from Tampa, Florida, to Aurora, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $659 - $753
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,113 - $2,102
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $2,403
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,388 - $3,031

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $784.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $659 - $753 for the 1,850-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $364, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,850-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $336 - $504.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Aurora?

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 Tampa, FL to Aurora, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Tampa, Florida, 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 Aurora, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,580 and $3,270.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,270
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,227

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $784.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $168 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Aurora?

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: Tampa, FL vs Aurora, CO

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

A move from Tampa, FL, to Aurora, CO, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,054 - $9,026 on the 1,850-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,452 - $5,392, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,113 - $3,031. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,935 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Children's Hospital Colorado and Cherry Creek School District.