($1,091+) Houston, TX to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Manchester, NH

Hiring full-service movers from Houston, Texas, to Manchester, New Hampshire, costs between $2,403 and $11,483. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,886-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $308 - $2,052, 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 Houston and Manchester. For a rough baseline, movers based in Houston tend to start around $175 plus $75/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 Houston to Manchester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,403 - $5,338
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,275 - $7,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,700 - $11,483

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 Houston to Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Manchester, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New Hampshire are typically members of the New Hampshire Motor Transport 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 Houston, TX to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $1,631 and $5,591. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Houston runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,631 - $3,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,046 - $4,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,827 - $5,591

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 $718 in Houston, TX. 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 Manchester, NH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Manchester?

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 Houston, TX to Manchester, NH

A rental truck for this 1,886-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Manchester, New Hampshire, costs between $1,206 and $3,284. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $616 - $704
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,299
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,193 - $2,657
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,535 - $3,284

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 $359.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $154.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $616 and $704 for the 1,886-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 $718 for 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Houston, TX to Manchester, NH

For larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, 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 Manchester, New Hampshire.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,669 and $3,255.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,454 - $2,697
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,669 - $3,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,399 - $4,797

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $77 - $154 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Houston, Texas, typically costs $718.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Manchester?

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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC 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: Houston, TX vs Manchester, NH

Houston and Manchester land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 97 in Houston and 111 in Manchester, and rent tracks closely too ($1,549/mo vs. $2,004/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (47 vs 51) and safety scores (36.5 vs 43.91) come out about the same too.