($616+) Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 852-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $2,314 - $9,957. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fargo and Fort Collins. Local movers in Fargo typically start around $264 as a base rate plus $99/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,314 - $5,308
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,875 - $7,466
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,043 - $9,957

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 Fargo to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Fargo 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 Fargo to Fort Collins?

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 Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Fargo, North Dakota, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,140 and $3,748. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Fargo costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,140 - $2,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,748

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Collins, 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 $707 in Fargo, ND. 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 Fargo 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 Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck for this 852-mile move from Fargo, North Dakota, to Fort Collins, Colorado, costs between $591 and $1,694. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $274 - $313
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Fargo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $591 - $1,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $659 - $1,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $842 - $1,694

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $152 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 $66 and $328 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $274 - $313 in fuel for the 852-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $707 in Fargo, North Dakota, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fargo 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 Fargo, ND to Fort Collins, CO

For larger DIY moves from Fargo, North Dakota, 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 Fort Collins, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,161 and $2,269.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,269
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,608 - $3,213

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 $76 and $152.
• 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 Fargo, North Dakota, for roughly five hours typically average $707.

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

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. Magnum Ltd (4.96/5 stars): Magnum Ltd 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: Fargo, ND 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 Fargo 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.