($1,129+) Dayton, OH to Boise, ID Movers

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

For the 1,936-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, full-service movers cost between $2,426 and $10,432. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $287 - $1,912 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Dayton generally start around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,426 - $5,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,425 - $7,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,434 - $10,432

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 Dayton to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,528 and $5,470. 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 Dayton adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $3,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,937 - $4,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,761 - $5,470

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 $669 in Dayton, OH. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 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 Boise, ID, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,936 miles from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, running $1,129 - $3,108. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $589 - $673
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,198 - $2,590
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,557 - $3,108

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $589 - $673 for the 1,936-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 Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours typically costs around $669.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,936-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $143 per night, adding $287 - $430 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $287.

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

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 Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,518 and $3,282.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,296 - $4,200

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Dayton, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $669.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $72 - $143 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 Dayton to Boise?

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.

Cost of living: Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 1,936-mile move from Dayton, OH, to Boise, ID, costs between $2,426 and $10,432 with full-service movers, $1,528 - $5,470 with a moving container, and $1,129 - $3,108 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 $3,425 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.