($398+) Spokane, WA to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Spokane, WA to Boise, ID

Full-service movers for the 418-mile relocation from Spokane, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,272 and $8,424. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $328 - $2,188, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Spokane typically charge a base rate around $400 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $4,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,151 - $6,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,793 - $8,424

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 Spokane to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Spokane, WA to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Spokane 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 Spokane to Boise?

Movers licensed to operate in Idaho are typically members of the Idaho Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Spokane, WA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Spokane to Boise with a local mover averages $2,258 - $6,310. Working with a local mover based in Spokane, WA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Spokane, WA to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Spokane, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $995 and $3,031. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Spokane runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,756
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,239 - $2,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,545 - $3,031

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $164 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $766 in Spokane, WA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Boise, ID, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Boise, ID

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 418 miles from Spokane, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, running $364 - $1,050. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $146 - $166
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Spokane daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $364 - $696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $395 - $875
• 4+ bedrooms: $491 - $1,050

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $766.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $146 - $166 for the 418-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $66 and $356, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 418-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $328 - $492.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Boise, ID

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Spokane, Washington, 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 $985 and $1,862.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $819 - $1,596
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $933 - $1,862
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,449

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 Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $766.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Spokane to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. System Transport, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): System Transport, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Spokane, WA 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 Spokane 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.