($663+) Manchester, NH to Lexington, KY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Lexington, KY

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 958-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Lexington, Kentucky, with prices running from $2,164 - $8,763. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $309 - $2,060 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Manchester and Lexington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Manchester movers tend to run around $682 as a base rate plus $210/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,164 - $5,346
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,819 - $6,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,662 - $8,763

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 Lexington.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Lexington, KY

Specialty needs vary by market: 73% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Lexington, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Lexington, KY

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Lexington, Kentucky, cost between $1,097 and $3,984. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Manchester typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,097 - $2,183
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,396 - $2,888
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,960 - $3,984

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Lexington, KY, 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 $721 in Manchester, NH. 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 Manchester to Lexington?

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 Lexington, KY

A rental truck for this 958-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Lexington, Kentucky, costs between $663 and $1,675. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $314 - $359
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Lexington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $663 - $1,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $661 - $1,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $881 - $1,675

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $77 and $361.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $314 and $359 for the 958-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $721 for 2 movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Lexington, KY

For larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 Lexington, Kentucky.

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 $1,163 and $2,357.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,049 - $1,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,163 - $2,357
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,632 - $3,126

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Manchester, New Hampshire, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $721.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $155 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Lexington?

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: Manchester, NH vs Lexington, KY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Lexington, 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.

Our take

The 958-mile move from Manchester, NH, to Lexington, KY, costs between $2,164 and $8,763 with full-service movers, $1,097 - $3,984 with a moving container, and $663 - $1,675 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 $2,819 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 A&W Restaurants and University of Kentucky.