($1,000+) Richmond, VA to Denver, CO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Denver, CO

For the 1,668-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Denver, Colorado, full-service movers cost between $2,178 and $10,100. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,164 (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 Richmond generally start around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,178 - $4,923
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,989 - $6,692
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,289 - $10,100

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 Richmond to Denver.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Denver, CO

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Denver, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Richmond, VA to Denver, CO

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Denver, Colorado, cost between $1,513 and $5,605. 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 Richmond typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,513 - $2,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,904
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,559 - $5,605

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $162 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 $757 in Richmond, VA, 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 Denver, CO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Denver, CO

Plan on $1,021 - $2,996 for a rental moving truck on the 1,668-mile route from Richmond, Virginia, to Denver, Colorado. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $574 - $656
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,021 - $1,921
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,082 - $2,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,996

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $162 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 Richmond, Virginia, usually costs about $757 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,668-mile drive falls between $574 and $656, 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 $54 and $325 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond 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 Richmond, VA to Denver, CO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Richmond, Virginia, to Denver, 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 $974 and $3,283.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,283
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,271

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Richmond, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $757.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Richmond to Denver?

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. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express 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: Richmond, VA 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 Richmond 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.