($777+) Lafayette, LA to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Aurora, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,186-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, with prices running from $2,016 - $8,460. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $311 - $2,072 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lafayette and Aurora are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lafayette movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $260/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,016 - $4,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,724 - $6,216
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,696 - $8,460

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 Lafayette to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 40% of Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Aurora?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Lafayette, LA to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,249 and $4,397. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Aurora. If you go over that window, storage in Lafayette adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,515 - $3,037
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,200 - $4,397

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 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 $725 in Lafayette, LA, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA to Aurora, CO

A rental truck for this 1,186-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $777 and $2,023. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $391 - $447
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $777 - $1,395
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $815 - $1,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $965 - $2,023

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 $391 and $447 for the 1,186-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 Lafayette, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Aurora, Colorado. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,199 and $2,557.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,157 - $1,941
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,199 - $2,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,725 - $3,182

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 $78 and $155.
• 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 Lafayette, Louisiana, for roughly five hours typically average $725.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette 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: Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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

Full-service movers on the 1,186-mile route from Lafayette, LA, to Aurora, CO, run $2,016 - $8,460 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,249 - $4,397, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $777 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,724, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

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