($1,618+) Portland, ME to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Boise, ID

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,758-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Boise, Idaho, with costs ranging from $2,941 - $14,643. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $344 - $2,296. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Boise. Local movers in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,941 - $6,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,707 - $9,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,249 - $14,643

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 Portland to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boise, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Idaho are typically members of the Idaho Trucking 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 Portland, ME to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $2,069 and $7,049. 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 Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,069 - $3,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,710 - $5,605
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,487 - $7,049

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $172 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Boise, ID, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $804 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland 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 Portland, ME to Boise, ID

A rental truck for this 2,758-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $1,554 and $4,401. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,007 - $1,151
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,554 - $3,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,700 - $3,586
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,401

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 $86 and $402.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $172.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,007 and $1,151 for the 2,758-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 $804 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Boise, ID

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, 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 Boise, Idaho.

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 $2,168 and $4,571.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,881 - $3,413
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,168 - $4,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,790 - $5,699

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $86 - $172 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $804.

What are the best freight companies from Portland 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.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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: Portland, ME vs Boise, ID

Good news for your budget: Boise isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Portland. Cost of living index runs 119 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 62/100 and 67.84/100 here versus 88/100 and 65.01/100 there.