($863+) Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO

For the 1,386-mile move from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,184 and $8,882. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $305 - $2,032 (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 Knoxville generally start around $170 plus $113 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,184 - $5,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,814 - $7,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,958 - $8,882

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 Knoxville to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Knoxville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fort Collins, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,258 and $4,681. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Knoxville typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,258 - $2,421
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,318 - $4,681

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Knoxville, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $711, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Knoxville, TN, and Fort Collins, CO, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO

Truck rentals from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado, range from $863 - $2,281 for the 1,386-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $448 - $512
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $863 - $1,523
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $878 - $1,964
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,197 - $2,281

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 $330 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $448 - $512 in fuel for the 1,386-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $711 in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Fort Collins, CO

If you're moving a larger household from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,311 and $2,786.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,157
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,311 - $2,786
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,873 - $3,526

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Knoxville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $711.
• 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 Knoxville 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.

Cost of living: Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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

How you handle your interstate move from Knoxville, TN, to Fort Collins, CO, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,184 - $8,882 on the 1,386-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,258 - $4,681 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $863 - $2,281 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,814 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Advanced Energy Industries and RIMROCK.