($421+) Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO

For the 518-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to Fort Collins, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $1,246 and $8,671. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $303 - $2,020 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Omaha generally start around $154 plus $106 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,246 - $3,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,122 - $5,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,782 - $8,671

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 Omaha to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Omaha 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 Omaha to Fort Collins?

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 Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,033 and $3,130. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Omaha runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,033 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,299 - $2,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,130

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 Omaha, NE. 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 Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO

Plan on $425 - $1,208 for a rental moving truck on the 518-mile route from Omaha, Nebraska, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $166 - $190
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $425 - $845
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $974
• 4+ bedrooms: $571 - $1,208

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 $76 and $354.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $166 and $190 for the 518-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 $707 for 2 movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha 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 Omaha, NE to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Omaha, Nebraska, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Fort Collins, Colorado.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $998 and $1,928.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $876 - $1,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $1,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,479

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Omaha, Nebraska, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $707.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Omaha 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. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Werner Enterprises, 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: Omaha, NE 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 Omaha 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.