($937+) Boise, ID to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,596-mile relocation from Boise, Idaho, to Garland, Texas, cost between $2,591 and $11,999. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $334 - $2,228, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Boise typically charge a base rate around $229 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,591 - $6,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,704 - $8,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,696 - $11,999

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 Boise to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 46% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Garland, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boise to Garland?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Boise, ID to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,384 and $5,208. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Boise typically costs about $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,750 - $3,671
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,608 - $5,208

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Boise, ID, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $780, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $167 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Boise, ID, and Garland, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Boise to Garland?

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 Boise, ID to Garland, TX

A rental truck for this 1,596-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Garland, Texas, costs between $937 and $2,511. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $566 - $647
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Boise daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,781
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,035 - $2,205
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,511

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Boise, Idaho, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $780.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $566 - $647 for the 1,596-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $67 and $362, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $167 per night for hotel stops on the 1,596-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $334 - $501.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boise to Garland?

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 Boise, ID to Garland, TX

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 Boise, Idaho, to Garland, Texas. 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 $1,517 and $2,877.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,207 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,517 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,947 - $3,928

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boise, Idaho, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $780.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $167 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 Boise to Garland?

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: Boise, ID vs Garland, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Garland, side by side with Boise 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 Boise, ID, to Garland, TX, 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 $2,591 - $11,999 on the 1,596-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,384 - $5,208, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $937 - $2,511. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,704 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Garland tend to point to quality education and diversity, though severe storms and extreme heat come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Garland Independent School District and City of Garland.