($1,200+) Boise, ID to Huntsville, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to Huntsville, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,040-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Huntsville, Alabama, with costs ranging from $3,016 - $13,526. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $327 - $2,180. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boise and Huntsville. Local movers in Boise typically start around $229 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,016 - $6,916
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,123 - $9,217
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,042 - $13,526

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 Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Boise, ID to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,733 and $6,351. 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 Boise typically runs around $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,733 - $3,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,863 - $6,351

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $82 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $164 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Huntsville, AL, 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 $763 in Boise, ID. 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 Boise to Huntsville?

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 Huntsville, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,040 miles from Boise, Idaho, to Huntsville, Alabama, running $1,237 - $3,515. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $708 - $809
• 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 Huntsville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,237 - $2,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,339 - $2,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,707 - $3,515

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 $763.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $708 - $809 for the 2,040-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 $65 and $354, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $164 per night for hotel stops on the 2,040-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $327 - $491.

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

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 Huntsville, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Boise, Idaho, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Huntsville, Alabama.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,758 and $3,621.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,762
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,758 - $3,621
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,290 - $4,741

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 $763.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $164 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 Huntsville?

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.
3. Frasier Transport, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Frasier Transport, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs Huntsville, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Huntsville, 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.