($629+) Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 935-mile move from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Boise, Idaho, with prices running from $2,276 - $9,405. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $308 - $2,056 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Albuquerque and Boise are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Albuquerque movers tend to run around $185 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,276 - $5,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,909 - $6,711
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,372 - $9,405

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 Albuquerque to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,233 and $4,164. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Albuquerque typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $2,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,510 - $2,993
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,164

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $720 in Albuquerque, NM. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $154 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Boise, ID, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID

Plan on $668 - $1,700 for a rental moving truck on the 935-mile route from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Boise, Idaho. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $306 - $350
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Albuquerque daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $668 - $1,301
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $707 - $1,414
• 4+ bedrooms: $843 - $1,700

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $154 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 Albuquerque, New Mexico, usually costs about $720 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 935-mile drive falls between $306 and $350, 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 $51 and $308 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, NM to Boise, ID

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Boise, Idaho. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,220 and $2,540.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,057 - $1,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,540
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,708 - $3,173

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $154.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for roughly five hours typically average $720.

What are the best freight companies from Albuquerque to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. THE Tire Welder, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): THE Tire Welder, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Albuquerque, NM 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 Albuquerque 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.