($1,023+) New York City, NY to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from NYC to Denver, CO

Hiring full-service movers from NYC, New York, to Denver, Colorado, costs between $2,007 and $9,368. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,782-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $463 - $3,088, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between NYC and Denver. For a rough baseline, movers based in NYC tend to start around $239 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,007 - $4,720
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,820 - $6,246
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,961 - $9,368

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 NYC to Denver.

Specialty moving services from NYC to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Denver, 48% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from NYC to Denver?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from NYC to Denver, CO

Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,465 and $4,996. 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 Denver. If you go over that window, storage in NYC adds around $190/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to Denver:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,465 - $2,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,692 - $4,996

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $1,081 in NYC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $116 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $232 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Denver, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers NYC to Denver?

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 NYC to Denver, CO

Truck rentals from NYC, New York, to Denver, Colorado, range from $1,023 - $3,041 for the 1,782-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $875 - $1,001
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to Denver based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $2,068
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,366
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,353 - $3,041

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $232 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 NYC, New York, usually costs about $1,081 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,782-mile drive falls between $875 and $1,001, 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 $77 and $463 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to Denver?

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 NYC to Denver, 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 NYC, New York, to Denver, 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 $1,561 and $3,225.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,561 - $3,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,049 - $4,038

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 $116 - $232 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 NYC, New York, typically costs $1,081.

What are the best freight companies from NYC to Denver?

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: NYC vs Denver, CO

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

For a move from NYC, to Denver, CO, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,007 for a studio to $9,368 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,782-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,465 - $4,996. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,023 - $3,041, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,820 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Re/max and DaVita.