($598+) Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Hiring full-service movers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $2,250 and $9,545. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 879-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $296 - $1,972, 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 Manchester and Dayton. For a rough baseline, movers based in Manchester tend to start around $682 plus $210/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 Manchester to Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,250 - $5,416
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,783 - $7,271
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,905 - $9,545

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 Manchester to Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Manchester to Dayton?

Movers licensed to operate in Ohio are typically members of the Ohio Association of Movers, 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 Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,128 and $3,794. 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 Manchester typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Manchester to Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,465 - $2,809
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,794

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 $690 in Manchester, NH. 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 $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $148 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 Dayton, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Dayton?

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 Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Truck rentals from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, range from $635 - $1,767 for the 879-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $276 - $315
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Manchester to Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,164
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $692 - $1,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $808 - $1,767

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $276 - $315 for the 879-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 Manchester, New Hampshire, for about 5 hours typically costs around $690.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 879-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $148 per night, adding $296 - $444 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $296.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester to Dayton?

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 Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

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 Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio. 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 $1,256 and $2,342.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,068 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,256 - $2,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,160

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 $74 and $148.
• 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 Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly five hours typically average $690.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Dayton?

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. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport 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: Manchester, NH vs Dayton, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dayton, side by side with Manchester 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.