($837+) Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO

Full-service movers for the 1,222-mile relocation from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $2,323 and $9,051. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $316 - $2,108, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Baton Rouge typically charge a base rate around $558 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,323 - $5,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,968 - $6,758
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,040 - $9,051

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 Baton Rouge to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Baton Rouge movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,375 and $4,441. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Baton Rouge typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,755 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,263 - $4,441

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $738 in Baton Rouge, LA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $79 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $158 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Aurora, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO

Truck rentals from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, range from $757 - $2,138 for the 1,222-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $410 - $468
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Baton Rouge daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $757 - $1,490
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $862 - $1,880
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,072 - $2,138

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $158 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 $343 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $410 - $468 in fuel for the 1,222-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $738 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge, LA to Aurora, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $949 and $2,655.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,737 - $3,589

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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $738.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $79 and $158 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Baton Rouge 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.
3. A-Z Delivery, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): A-Z Delivery, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge 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.