($621+) Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 839-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, with costs ranging from $1,957 - $7,879. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,128. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dallas and Fort Collins. Local movers in Dallas typically start around $179 as a base rate plus $60/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,957 - $4,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,419 - $6,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,348 - $7,879

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 Dallas to Fort Collins.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to Fort Collins?

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 Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, CO

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, cost between $1,129 and $3,626. 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 Dallas typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $2,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,988 - $3,626

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $160 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Collins, CO, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $745 in Dallas, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, CO

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 839 miles from Dallas, Texas, to Fort Collins, Colorado, running $621 - $1,639. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $284 - $325
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $621 - $1,148
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $684 - $1,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $799 - $1,639

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $284 - $325 for the 839-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 Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $745.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 839-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $160 per night, adding $319 - $479 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $319.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Fort Collins, 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 Dallas, Texas, to Fort Collins, 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 $1,160 and $2,220.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,036 - $1,799
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,160 - $2,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,591 - $3,142

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $745.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $160 per foot.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX 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 Dallas 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.