($802+) Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,247-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with prices running from $2,467 - $9,586. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,032 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Detroit and Fort Collins are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Detroit movers tend to run around $248 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Detroit to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,467 - $5,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,873 - $7,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,797 - $9,586

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 Detroit to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Detroit movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Collins, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Detroit to Fort Collins?

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 Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Detroit, Michigan, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,388 and $4,579. 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 Detroit typically runs around $85/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Detroit to Fort Collins:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,388 - $2,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,376 - $4,579

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Detroit, MI and Fort Collins, CO. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $711 in Detroit, MI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $152 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Detroit to Fort Collins?

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 Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck for this 1,247-mile move from Detroit, Michigan, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $810 and $2,332. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $403 - $461
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Detroit daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Detroit to Fort Collins based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $810 - $1,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $858 - $1,930
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,332

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Detroit, Michigan, usually costs about $711 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,247-mile drive falls between $403 and $461, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $305 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Detroit to Fort Collins?

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 Detroit, MI to Fort Collins, 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 Detroit, Michigan, to Fort Collins, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,375 and $2,626.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,098
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,375 - $2,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $3,554

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $76 - $152 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Detroit, Michigan, typically costs $711.

What are the best freight companies from Detroit to Fort Collins?

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.
3. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Detroit, MI vs Fort Collins, CO

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