($667+) Austin, TX to Aurora, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Austin, TX to Aurora, CO

Hiring full-service movers from Austin, Texas, to Aurora, Colorado, costs between $1,921 and $7,888. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 909-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $381 - $2,540, 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 Austin and Aurora. For a rough baseline, movers based in Austin tend to start around $191 plus $90/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 Austin to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,921 - $4,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,670 - $6,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,415 - $7,888

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 Austin to Aurora.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Aurora, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Aurora, 87% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Austin to Aurora?

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 Austin, TX to Aurora, CO

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Aurora, Colorado, cost between $1,222 and $4,036. 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 Austin runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Austin to Aurora:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,222 - $2,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,971 - $4,036

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 $889 in Austin, TX. 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 $95 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $191 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 Aurora, CO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Austin to Aurora?

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 Austin, TX to Aurora, CO

Truck rentals from Austin, Texas, to Aurora, Colorado, range from $616 - $1,664 for the 909-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $367 - $420
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Austin to Aurora based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $616 - $1,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $700 - $1,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $852 - $1,664

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $367 - $420 for the 909-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $889.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 909-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $191 per night, adding $381 - $572 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $381.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Austin to Aurora?

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 Austin, TX to Aurora, 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 Austin, Texas, to Aurora, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,184 and $2,392.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,004 - $1,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,643 - $3,230

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 $95 - $191 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 Austin, Texas, typically costs $889.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Aurora?

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.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Austin, TX vs Aurora, CO

Austin and Aurora land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 129 in Austin and 124 in Aurora, and rent tracks closely too ($1,765/mo vs. $1,850/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (42 vs 43) and safety scores (59.87 vs 40.95) come out about the same too.