($1,309+) Newark, NJ to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Boise, ID

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,457-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Boise, Idaho, with costs ranging from $2,286 - $11,104. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $386 - $2,572. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Newark and Boise. Local movers in Newark typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,286 - $5,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,458 - $6,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,243 - $11,104

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 Newark to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Boise, 47% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Boise?

All three below meet the standards set by the Idaho Trucking Association, the group most Idaho movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,714 and $6,399. 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 Newark typically runs around $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,714 - $3,488
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,336 - $4,805
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,088 - $6,399

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $96 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $193 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Boise, ID, 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 $900 in Newark, NJ. 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 Newark to Boise?

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 Newark, NJ to Boise, ID

Truck rentals from Newark, New Jersey, to Boise, Idaho, range from $1,309 - $3,931 for the 2,457-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,005 - $1,149
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Boise based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,309 - $2,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,550 - $2,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,846 - $3,931

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $193 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $84 and $418 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,005 - $1,149 in fuel for the 2,457-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $900 in Newark, New Jersey, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Boise?

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 Newark, NJ to Boise, ID

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Newark, New Jersey, to Boise, Idaho. 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 $1,157 and $3,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,591 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,622 - $5,170

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $96 - $193 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about five hours typically runs $900.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Boise, ID

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boise, side by side with Newark 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.

Our take

For a move from Newark, NJ, to Boise, ID, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,286 for a studio to $11,104 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,457-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,714 - $6,399. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,309 - $3,931, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,458 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Albertsons and Albertsons Companies.