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Moving to or from Denver, CO
Haulest is not a carrier. Our file holds 329 reviews of moves into or out of Denver from 2017 to 21 Sept 2026, with an inbound median of $4,200 and an outbound median of $3,500.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 2026-09-24
Moving to Denver
Most people moving into Denver in this file come from Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA.
Inbound origins and cost. Most people moving into Denver in this file come from Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA. Across 161 priced reviews, the median for those inbound moves is $4,200. A move that stays inside Colorado costs less in this file, with a median of $878 across 56 priced reviews. The moving cost page shows how those figures sit next to other routes.
Denver price level. The 2024 BEA price parity for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro is 105.8, with the United States set at 100. Colorado as a whole is 103.1. That means goods and services in the metro run a bit above the national baseline, and a bit above the state. If you are weighing a move against staying put, try the move or stay calculator.
What reviewers paid, Denver. A median needs 10 priced reviews. Reviews dated 2017 to 21 Sept 2026.
| Move | Median paid | Priced reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Into Denver from elsewhere | $4,200 | 161 |
| Out of Denver | $3,500 | 136 |
| From Denver within the state | $878 | 56 |
| Price level, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (US = 100) | 105.8 | BEA 2024 |
Sources: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices); US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, read 2024.
Moving out of Denver
Reviews cluster in Jul, Mar, Oct and thin out in Dec, Nov, Apr.
Where outbound moves go. People leaving Denver in these reviews most often head to Dallas, TX; Aurora, CO; San Francisco, CA. Across 136 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out is $3,500. That is below the inbound median of $4,200, though each quote still depends on distance, date, and what you are shipping. A move that leaves Colorado is interstate, so federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA apply.
When the file gets busy. Reviews cluster in Jul, Mar, Oct and thin out in Dec, Nov, Apr. Those dates are when reviews were posted, usually a few weeks after the move, so the actual load date sits a little earlier. If you want a truck in a busy month, book before that window fills. The peak calculator can help you see how the calendar shifts the price.
Where reviewers came from and went, Denver.
| Moved in from | Reviews | Moved out to | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 7 | Dallas, TX | 5 |
| San Diego, CA | 4 | Aurora, CO | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | 4 | San Francisco, CA | 4 |
| New York, NY | 4 | Los Angeles, CA | 4 |
| Littleton, CO | 3 | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 |
Source: Haulest review file, 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported whole-move prices).
What makes a Denver move harder
30.4% of these reviews mention damage.
Access problems named most. The access problems these reviews name most are tight streets and driveways, long carries, elevators. Tell the mover about each of those limits before the quote, including how far the crew must carry and whether the truck can park. If the quote skips that, the price on moving day will not match the paper. Read how to read a moving estimate so you can see whether access labor is in the bid.
Damage and the rating. 30.4% of these reviews mention damage. The mean rating in the file is 3.10. Tell the mover about fragile pieces and existing scuffs before the quote, so a scratch on the sofa is not a surprise argument later. A move inside Colorado follows state rules, which are on the state page.
Access problems named in Denver reviews
Tight streets and driveways · 6 reviews
“Despite me repeatedly explaining that the furniture delivery company was able to deliver in a similar sized truck or bigger, Eden insisted their delivery required a shuttle and I was required to pay $400 cash.”
Long carries · 5 reviews
“To top it off, that mover charged me an additional $600 for a shuttle and long carry.”
Elevators · 3 reviews
“Then it took him an additional 3 hours to move my stuff (only a studio worth of things) into my apartment (with an elevator).”
Parking and truck access · 3 reviews
“They took care of everything and there was no stress even when they navigated the tough parking!”
Stairs and walk-ups · 2 reviews
“One gentleman stayed in the truck, and the other did the 3 flights of stairs to our apartment.”
Most-reviewed movers based in Denver
Sorted by review count, not rating. A listing is not an endorsement.
- Adam's Moving146 reviews · 4.2 stars
- Safeway Moving Inc101 reviews · 4.8 stars
- 1st Choice Moving & Storage Inc77 reviews · 4.9 stars
- Eden's Moving Services Inc.65 reviews · 3.3 stars
- Good Move USA46 reviews · 3.3 stars
- Special Ops Moving33 reviews · 1.9 stars
- National Moving System32 reviews · 1.8 stars
- Altitude Movers Denver29 reviews · 3.3 stars
Before you hire
Four checks before a deposit
Written estimate after a look
Interstate movers must give the booklet and a written estimate after a survey or a full description. A $499 ad is not an estimate.
FMCSA Protect Your MoveLegal name matches SAFER
USDOT on the paper, the truck doors, and the census. A different name is the walk.
USDOT / Companies House lookupWalk from cash and blank paper
FTC: unregistered interstate, huge deposit, cash only, or a blank contract. Photograph and leave.
FTC: hiring a mover110% on a COD non-binding job
Pay up to 110% plus agreed extras and they must hand over the load. Not a cap on extras you signed.
US interstate rules
Reviewed by Anthony Bale, 24 Sep 2026. Corpus as of 21 Sept 2026. Drafted with grok-4.7-medium via cursor-agent on 2026-09-24, then edited. Haulest is not a carrier.
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Questions people ask
- How much does it cost to move to Denver?
- Across 161 priced reviews, the median cost of a move into Denver is $4,200. Moves that stay inside Colorado have a median of $878 across 56 priced reviews. Distance, date, and access will move your own quote off those medians.
- How much does it cost to move out of Denver?
- Across 136 priced reviews, the median cost of a move out of Denver is $3,500. The places people leave for most often are Dallas, TX; Aurora, CO; San Francisco, CA. If the move leaves Colorado, it is interstate and federal rules from USDOT and FMCSA apply.
- When is the busiest time to move to or from Denver?
- Reviews cluster in Jul, Mar, Oct and thin out in Dec, Nov, Apr. Those are posting dates, usually a few weeks after the move, so the busy load dates fall a little earlier. Book ahead if your date sits in a busy month.
- What should I tell a mover before getting a Denver quote?
- Name the access limits these reviews cite most: tight streets and driveways, long carries, elevators. 30.4% of the reviews mention damage, and the mean rating is 3.10. Put those limits in the quote request so the price includes the extra labor.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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