($1,022+) Garland, TX to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Garland, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $2,425 and $10,685. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,596-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $323 - $2,152, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Garland and Boise. For a rough baseline, movers based in Garland tend to start around $181 plus $92/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,425 - $5,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,140 - $7,293
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,736 - $10,685

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 Garland to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boise, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Idaho Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Idaho beyond this list.

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 Garland, TX to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,479 and $5,196. 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 Garland typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,479 - $2,835
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,852 - $4,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,576 - $5,196

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Garland, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $753, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $81 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Garland, TX, and Boise, ID, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Garland 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 Garland, TX to Boise, ID

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,596 miles from Garland, Texas, to Boise, Idaho, running $982 - $2,768. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $546 - $624
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $982 - $1,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,420 - $2,768

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $161 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 Garland, Texas, usually costs about $753 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,596-mile drive falls between $546 and $624, 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 $323 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Boise, ID

For larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Boise, Idaho.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,467 and $3,014.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,426
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,014
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,164 - $4,365

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $753.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Garland, TX 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 Garland 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.