($1,697+) Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,016-mile move from Irvine, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, with costs ranging from $1,464 - $13,307. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $430 - $2,868. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Irvine and Manchester. Local movers in Irvine typically start around $197 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,464 - $6,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,322 - $9,492
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,641 - $13,307

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 Irvine to Manchester.

Specialty moving services from Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Irvine 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 Irvine to Manchester?

Look for New Hampshire Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Hampshire beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH

Moving containers from Irvine, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,101 and $8,051. 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 Irvine typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,754 - $5,889
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,692 - $8,051

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Irvine, CA and Manchester, NH. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,004 in Irvine, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $108 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $215 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 3,016 miles from Irvine, California, to Manchester, New Hampshire, running $1,749 - $5,160. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,376 - $1,573
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Irvine daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,749 - $3,529
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,921
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,348 - $5,160

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $215 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Irvine, California, usually costs about $1,004 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 3,016-mile drive falls between $1,376 and $1,573, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $72 and $430 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irvine 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 Irvine, CA to Manchester, NH

For larger DIY moves from Irvine, California, 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 $2,292 and $4,618.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,891 - $3,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,292 - $4,618
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,923 - $6,125

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 $108 and $215.
• 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 Irvine, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,004.

What are the best freight companies from Irvine to Manchester?

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.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Irvine, CA vs Manchester, NH

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