($1,189+) Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID

Full-service movers for the 2,021-mile relocation from Cleveland, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $2,431 and $11,328. 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 $292 - $1,948, 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 Cleveland typically charge a base rate around $185 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,431 - $5,672
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,354 - $7,219
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,349 - $11,328

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 Cleveland to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Cleveland, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,608 and $5,716. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Boise. If you go over that window, storage in Cleveland adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,608 - $2,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $4,279
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,681 - $5,716

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $73 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $146 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 $682 in Cleveland, OH. 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID

Plan on $1,189 - $3,375 for a rental moving truck on the 2,021-mile route from Cleveland, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $626 - $716
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Cleveland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,189 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,238 - $2,599
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,531 - $3,375

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $626 - $716 for the 2,021-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Cleveland, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $682.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,021-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $146 per night, adding $292 - $438 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $292.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH to Boise, ID

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Cleveland, Ohio, 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 $877 and $3,188.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,447 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,550 - $3,188
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,279 - $4,392

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 Cleveland, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $682.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $73 and $146 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Cleveland 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.

Cost of living: Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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

The 2,021-mile move from Cleveland, OH, to Boise, ID, costs between $2,431 and $11,328 with full-service movers, $1,608 - $5,716 with a moving container, and $1,189 - $3,375 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,354 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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