($675+) Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,101-mile move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Aurora, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,211 - $8,470. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $311 - $2,072. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Louisville and Aurora. Local movers in Louisville typically start around $209 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,211 - $5,076
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,549 - $6,234
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,612 - $8,470

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 Louisville to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 71% of Louisville 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 Louisville to Aurora?

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 Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Louisville, Kentucky, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,217 and $4,053. 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 Louisville typically costs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,490 - $3,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,076 - $4,053

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Aurora, CO, 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 $725 in Louisville, KY. 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 Louisville 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 Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO

A rental truck for this 1,101-mile move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $675 and $1,917. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $363 - $415
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Louisville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $675 - $1,325
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $753 - $1,670
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,003 - $1,917

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $363 and $415 for the 1,101-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $725 for 2 movers in Louisville, Kentucky, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Louisville 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 Louisville, KY to Aurora, CO

For larger DIY moves from Louisville, Kentucky, 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 Aurora, Colorado.

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 $1,241 and $2,431.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,004
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,241 - $2,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,611 - $3,405

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 $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Louisville, Kentucky, for about five hours typically runs $725.

What are the best freight companies from Louisville to Aurora?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Louisville, KY 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 Louisville 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 Louisville, KY, to Aurora, CO, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,211 for a studio to $8,470 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,101-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,217 - $4,053. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $675 - $1,917, 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 $2,549 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

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