U-Haul Coupons Denver, CO

Denver sits where the plains meet the Front Range, so moves in and out of the city often mean either a flat run east on I-70 and I-76 or a climb west over the Rockies. Local moves stretch along I-25 from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, and housing ranges from downtown and Capitol Hill apartments to suburban homes in Aurora, Lakewood and Highlands Ranch.

Moving tips for Denver

• Plan the I-70 mountain corridor for daylight and check road conditions before crossing Eisenhower Tunnel or Vail Pass.
• Expect a loaded truck to lose power on long grades west of Denver, and use lower gears on the descents.
• Confirm elevator and loading dock times with downtown and Cherry Creek apartment buildings well ahead of move day.

Parking a moving truck in Denver

Short-term use of city streets falls under Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI). Its street occupancy page says these permits are submitted online through E-Permits. To reserve metered spaces, DOTI says meter bagging requests should go in at least one week ahead and can take up to 72 hours to process. The page does not single out moving trucks, so ask DOTI before move day if your truck will block a lane, a sidewalk or metered spaces.

Best time of year to move in Denver

Snow can come early and late. The National Weather Service in Boulder calls March Denver’s snowiest month, with an average of 10.7 inches. Late spring through early fall is the easiest window for loading and for crossing the mountains, though summer is also the busiest rental season. See the best time to rent a U-Haul for timing.

Moving trends in and out of Denver

Denver ranked 20th among U-Haul’s top 25 growth metros of 2025. U-Haul says the metro had more one-way departures than arrivals in 2024 but posted a net gain in 2025. Colorado climbed to 23rd on the 2025 state Growth Index, up from 40th.

Denver-specific tips

• The Colorado State Patrol says vehicles over 16,000 lbs must carry chains on I-70 west of Morrison from September 1 to May 31, based on weight rating, not commercial use. Check your truck’s GVWR on the door sticker.
• When the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law is active between Dotsero and Morrison, 2WD vehicles need chains or an approved traction device. M+S tires alone do not comply.
• Fines run up to $500 plus a surcharge, and $1,000 plus a surcharge if a non-compliant vehicle gets stuck and blocks the road.

Sources: Denver DOTI, NWS Boulder, U-Haul Growth Index, Colorado State Patrol.