($859+) Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID

Full-service movers for the 1,360-mile relocation from Des Moines, Iowa, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $2,181 and $9,088. 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 $299 - $1,996, 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 Des Moines typically charge a base rate around $737 plus $142 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,181 - $4,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,824 - $6,510
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,103 - $9,088

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 Des Moines to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market: 60% of Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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.

Moving container costs from Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Des Moines, Iowa, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,247 and $4,589. 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 Des Moines typically costs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,230 - $4,589

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $75 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $150 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 $699 in Des Moines, IA. 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID

Plan on $859 - $2,360 for a rental moving truck on the 1,360-mile route from Des Moines, Iowa, to Boise, Idaho. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $432 - $494
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Des Moines daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $859 - $1,579
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $865 - $1,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,078 - $2,360

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Des Moines, Iowa, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $699.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $432 - $494 for the 1,360-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 $60 and $324, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $150 per night for hotel stops on the 1,360-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $299 - $449.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA to Boise, ID

For larger DIY moves from Des Moines, Iowa, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,340 and $2,787.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,216 - $2,160
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,340 - $2,787
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,744

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 $75 - $150 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Des Moines, Iowa, for about five hours typically runs $699.

What are the best freight companies from Des Moines 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: Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines 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

How you handle your interstate move from Des Moines, IA, to Boise, ID, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,181 - $9,088 on the 1,360-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,247 - $4,589 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $859 - $2,360 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,824 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

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