($1,213+) Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO Movers

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Moving from Manchester, NH, to Colorado Springs, CO, runs anywhere from $1,251 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,637 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 2,050 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 6 to 17 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

  • Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,931, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $12,637 or more.
  • Moving containers run $1,779 - $6,034, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,251 - $3,554.
  • Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Manchester, NH, to Colorado Springs, CO. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,926 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.

Compare moving options from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

There are 3 main ways to move from Manchester to Colorado Springs: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $3,926 - $9,023. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 6 to 17 days for this 2,050-mile route, depending on which option you go with.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,050-mile route from Manchester to Colorado Springs, broken down by home size:

  • A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $2,931 - $6,415 with full-service movers, $1,779 - $3,187 with a container, $1,251 - $2,294 with a rental truck, or $1,601 - $2,985 by freight.
  • A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $3,926 - $9,023 full-service, $2,125 - $4,604 by container, $1,340 - $2,958 by rental truck, or $1,753 - $3,792 by freight.
  • A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $7,587 - $12,637 full-service, $3,094 - $6,034 by container, $1,675 - $3,554 by rental truck, or $2,282 - $5,071 by freight.

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,050-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, with prices running from $2,931 - $12,637. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $332 - $2,212 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Manchester and Colorado Springs are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Manchester movers tend to run around $682 as a base rate plus $210/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Manchester to Colorado Springs:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,931 - $6,415
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,926 - $9,023
  • 4+ bedrooms: $7,587 - $12,637

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 Manchester to Colorado Springs.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from New Hampshire to Colorado. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: The summer months (May - September) are the busiest time of year for movers during peak moving season, which drives up prices and limits scheduling options. If you can move in the fall or winter, you'll likely find better rates and more flexibility.

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Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Colorado Springs, 75% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing97% of local movers$553 - $5,530
Storage in transitNew place not ready100% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Trend Moving & Storage$221 - $1,327/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$332 - $2,654
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage40% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers$1,106 - $3,318
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$2,765 - $11,060
Car shippingSecond vehicle$828 - $1,574
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items43% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Trend Moving & Storage$1,106 - $2,765
PianoAny piano type87% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Trend Moving & Storage$885 - $3,871
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling30% of local movers$332 - $1,659
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect17% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: College Bound Movers$719 - $2,212
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$332 - $16,590+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$332 - $3,871+

What are the best full-service movers from Manchester to Colorado Springs?

  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.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Manchester, NH. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.

Moving container costs from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, cost between $1,779 and $6,034. 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 Manchester costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Manchester to Colorado Springs:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,779 - $3,187
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,125 - $4,604
  • 4+ bedrooms: $3,094 - $6,034

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $83 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $166 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 $774 in Manchester, NH, 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 Colorado Springs, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a New Hampshire to Colorado move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,779. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,125 - $4,604, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Colorado Springs?

  1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
  2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
  3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Manchester to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Manchester:

  • Trend Moving & Storage (4.9/5), 8 years in business
  • College Bound Movers (4.7/5), 34 years in business
  • Liberty Bell Moving & Storage, Inc (4.5/5), 17 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

A rental truck for this 2,050-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Colorado Springs, Colorado, costs between $1,251 and $3,554. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

  • Fuel for the drive: $721 - $824
  • Daily insurance: $33/day
  • Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
  • Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
  • Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Manchester to Colorado Springs based on home size:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,251 - $2,294
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,958
  • 4+ bedrooms: $1,675 - $3,554

Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $1,251 - $3,554 when pricing out a rental truck from Manchester to Colorado Springs. Fuel alone runs ($721 - $824) , and overnight lodging ($166/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend an additional $600 - $1,200 beyond the base rate by the time the move is done.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 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 $72 and $359 to your total.
  • Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
  • Gas: Plan on spending $721 - $824 in fuel for the 2,050-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
  • Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $774 in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester to Colorado Springs?

  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 Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO

For larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 Colorado Springs, 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 $1,753 and $3,792.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Manchester to Colorado Springs:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,601 - $2,985
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,753 - $3,792
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,282 - $5,071

Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.

What other costs come with freight trailers?

  • Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
  • More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $83 - $166 more per foot.
  • Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for about five hours typically runs $774.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Colorado Springs?

  1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
  2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
  3. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Colorado Springs quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH vs Colorado Springs, CO

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Manchester and Colorado Springs to plan around. Cost of living index: 111 vs. 110. Average rent: $2,004/mo vs. $1,799/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 51 vs. 36. Safety index: 43.91 vs. 58.06.

Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Colorado Springs, CO to Manchester, NH guide.

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Our take

The 2,050-mile move from Manchester, NH, to Colorado Springs, CO, costs between $2,931 and $12,637 with full-service movers, $1,779 - $6,034 with a moving container, and $1,251 - $3,554 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,926 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include XAware and Vectrus.

FAQs: Moving from Manchester, NH, to Colorado Springs, CO

What are the best neighborhoods in Colorado Springs?

For families, Briargate, Northgate, and Old North End are worth a look in Colorado Springs. If you're moving solo or without kids, Briargate, East Colorado Springs, and Northeast Colorado Springs tend to be popular picks instead.

How do I know a mover is licensed in Colorado?

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (COPUC) regulates local and intrastate moving service providers in Colorado.

What do local movers charge in Manchester?

Local movers based in Manchester typically start around $682 as a base rate, plus $210/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Colorado Springs run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.

What size moving truck do I need for this route?

Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.

How much does it cost to move from Manchester, NH to Colorado Springs, CO?

Costs on this route range from around $2,931 to $12,637, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $2,931 and $12,637, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.

What percentage of Manchester movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 87% of movers in Manchester handle piano moves, and 43% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.