($994+) Boise, ID to Dallas, TX Movers

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

For the 1,591-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Dallas, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,670 and $11,085. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $334 - $2,228 (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 Boise generally start around $229 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,670 - $6,136
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,668 - $8,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,186 - $11,085

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 Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 46% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dallas, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,356 and $5,159. 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 Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,356 - $2,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,805 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,484 - $5,159

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 $780 in Boise, ID. 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $167 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 Dallas, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Boise to Dallas?

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 Dallas, TX

Truck rentals from Boise, Idaho, to Dallas, Texas, range from $994 - $2,511 for the 1,591-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $564 - $644
• 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 Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $994 - $1,836
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,004 - $2,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,291 - $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 $564 - $644 for the 1,591-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 1,591-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $334 - $501.

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

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 Dallas, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Boise, Idaho, to Dallas, Texas, 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 $1,444 and $2,877.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $2,435
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,444 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,086 - $4,087

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 Dallas?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs Dallas, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 $2,670 - $11,085 on the 1,591-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,356 - $5,159, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $994 - $2,511. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,668 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 Dallas tend to point to ample economic opportunity and fabulous weather, though high housing costs and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and American Airlines Group, Inc..