($1,004+) Memphis, TN to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $2,471 and $11,011. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,822-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $298 - $1,984, 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 Memphis and Boise. For a rough baseline, movers based in Memphis tend to start around $334 plus $125/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 Memphis to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,471 - $5,254
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,149 - $7,248
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,085 - $11,011

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 Memphis to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,535 and $5,356. 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 Memphis adds around $45/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,535 - $2,790
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,984 - $3,866
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,739 - $5,356

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $149 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $694 in Memphis, TN, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Boise, ID, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Boise, ID

A rental truck for this 1,822-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $1,004 and $2,931. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $575 - $657
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,004 - $2,113
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,931

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 $74 and $347.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $149.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $575 and $657 for the 1,822-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 $694 for 2 movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis 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 Memphis, TN to Boise, ID

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Memphis, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,541 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,382 - $2,562
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,541 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,023 - $4,285

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Memphis, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $694.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $74 - $149 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 Memphis to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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

A move from Memphis, TN, to Boise, ID, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,471 - $11,011 on the 1,822-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,535 - $5,356, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,004 - $2,931. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,149 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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