The Best Moving Companies in Denver

Whether you’re moving across town or cross country, we’ve found the best moving companies for you. We analyzed the services, customer reviews, and costs for more than 20 movers in Denver. These are our top picks.
Best long distance mover
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
Our Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
pro Full-service moves
pro Movers load and drive truck
Best for local moving
First National Van Lines
First National Van Lines
Our Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
pro Professional moving services
pro Large US network
Best for container moving
pods
PODS
Our Rating
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
pro Container moves
con Customer loads container
Best for truck rental
penske
Penske
Our Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
pro DIY truck-rental moves
con Customer loads and drives truck

What type of moving company is right for you?

Professional movers
They handle it all.

Professional movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. Learn more.

Containers
You load, they ship.

You load up all your belongings, but the movers transport your container to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Learn more.

Moving truck rentals
You do all the work.

Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You do it all—and save a lot. Learn more.


The best long-distance movers in Denver

Move.org researched over a dozen nationwide moving companies. These professional moving companies are our top picks. If you’re moving to a new home outside of Colorado, we recommend these movers.
Best long-distance moving company
internationalvanlines
International Van Lines
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
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    30 days free storage
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    10% Move.org discount
Best for accurate pricing
safeway
Safeway Moving
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
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    Charitable donations
Best premium services
americanvanlines
American Van Lines
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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    Piano moving
Best for customizable services
northamerican
North American Van Lines
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
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    GPS tracking
Best customer reviews
Mayzlin Relocation
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
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Local professional movers in Denver

If you’re moving to a new home in Denver or somewhere else in Colorado, check out these highly ranked local moving companies.
Moving company
Customer rating
Services
Phone
Learn More
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
Full-service (local)866-854-4629
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
-Packing services
-Storage services
-In-state moves
303-893-8200
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
-Packing services
-Storage services
-In-state moves
-Interstate moves (not during winter)
303-355-6683
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
-Packing services
-Office relocation
-In-state moves
-Interstate moves
303-895-9559
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
-Packing services
-Cleaning services
-In-state moves
-Interstate moves
720-629-3048
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
-Packing services
-In-state moves
-Interstate moves
720-810-6821

Best moving container companies in Denver

Move.org analyzed approximately 8,000 customer reviews and 300 quotes over 3 years to find the best moving container companies in the US.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
$1,370$4,300866-229-4120
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$1,940$4,240800-722-5728
4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1
$1,500$3,880888-947-7974
4 out of 5 stars
4
$1,870$5,030844-362-5303
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
$1,730$4,100800-468-4285

Best truck rental companies in Denver

Move.org researched services, gathered over 100 quotes, and interviewed customers to find the 5 best moving truck rental companies in the country.
Moving company
Move.org rating
Avg. cost for local move
Avg. cost for long-distance move
Phone
Learn more
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
$328$1,944844-847-9577
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$28$2,080800-462-8343
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
$39$1,946800-468-4285
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$130N/A888-736-8387
3.1 out of 5 stars
3.1
$324$2,337N/A
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What to know about moving in Denver

The average cost of living for a Denver resident is $1,957 a month.1 This total includes the monthly costs for rent, food, utilities, and vehicle fuel. This puts Denver in the top 20 metros with high living costs, which isn’t a terrible ranking, but it does mean you should have a well-paying job lined up before moving to the Mile-High City.

The good news is that Denver’s average individual income of $43,376 outstrips many cities like Long Beach, California and New York City where living costs are actually higher. So while Denver’s living costs are pretty high, it's still relatively more affordable than a lot of other large cities.

Colorado is one of the most popular destinations for interstate movers.2 It’s so popular, in fact, that the state’s rate of growth over the last decade has been nearly double the national average.3 Additionally, most of the state’s growth has been focused in urban centers like Denver County.

If Colorado’s population continues to boom, you can expect increasing home prices in Colorado to persist as more homes get purchased.

At the end of 2021, the Boulder County area just outside of Denver experienced a devastating wildfire that claimed more than 1,000 homes and other buildings. The total damages from this one fire alone are estimated to cost over $500 million.4 And this is hardly an isolated event for the state. Based on total acres burned in 2020, Colorado ranks number 8 in the top 10 states with the most wildfires.

Unfortunately, the climate crisis is projected to cause more wildfires in many states that are already prone to them as time goes on. This doesn’t mean you should avoid moving to Colorado, but you should take the wildfire factor into account when you’re planning your move.

To protect yourself and your home, keep an emergency supply kit in your car in case you need to evacuate, make sure your home has the best fire insurance you can afford, and create an evacuation plan with everyone in your household.

Read this guide to preparing for a wildfire to get more tips that can help you avoid disaster.

Love locally-brewed craft beer? Then you’d love living in Denver. In 2021, the city had more local breweries in its surrounding area than any other US city.5 And while it took second place to Portland, Oregon in our rankings of the best cities for beer lovers, the two are very close.

Here’s the deal: Denver has more breweries (91) than Portland (85), but Denver also has a larger population, so Portland actually has more breweries per capita.

So even though Portland ekes out a victory over Denver in the brewery department, living in either city would be a beer lover's dream come true. Bars and brewery tours are just a little more crowded in Denver.

Sources

  1. Joe Roberts, “US Cities with the Lowest Cost of Living in 2021,” September 30, 2021. Accessed January 28, 2021.
  2. Joe Roberts, “State of Moving in 2021: Moving Trends and the Lasting Effects of COVID-19,” January 25, 2022. Accessed January 31, 2022.
  3. The Colorado Sun, “Colorado’s population grew at twice the national rate between 2010 and 2020. Here’s where the boom was biggest,” August 13, 2021. January 28, 2022.
  4. Haven Daley, PBS, “Colorado wildfire caused $513 million in damage, officials say,” January 6, 2022. Accessed Jauary 28, 2022.
  5. Joe Roberts, “The Best US Cities for Beer Lovers,” August 13, 202. Accessed January 31, 2022.
Joe Roberts
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Joe Roberts
Joe Roberts is a professional writer with a degree in writing studies and over four years of copywriting experience. He previously worked at Overstock.com, where he wrote about furniture, home decor, and moving. Joe has moved all over Utah, so he knows his way around a moving truck—and he spends his time (and money) expanding his personal library so it will be even heavier next time he moves.