($751+) Memphis, TN to Fort Collins, CO Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,147-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $2,351 and $8,796. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $294 - $1,960, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,351 - $5,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,782 - $6,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,666 - $8,796

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 Memphis to Fort Collins.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,340 and $4,388. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Memphis typically runs around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $2,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,561 - $3,321
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,155 - $4,388

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $147 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 $686 in Memphis, TN, 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 Fort Collins, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Plan on $774 - $2,007 for a rental moving truck on the 1,147-mile route from Memphis, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $358 - $409
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $774 - $1,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $787 - $1,751
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,007

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $686.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $358 - $409 for the 1,147-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $59 and $319, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,147-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $294 - $441.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Fort Collins, Colorado. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $882 and $2,709.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,760 - $3,650

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 $74 - $147 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 Memphis, Tennessee, typically costs $686.

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

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. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. 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.

Cost of living: Memphis, 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 Memphis 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.