($893+) Boise, ID to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to Des Moines, IA

For the 1,361-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Des Moines, Iowa, full-service movers cost between $2,640 and $10,781. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $319 - $2,124 (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 Des Moines:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,640 - $6,419
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,383 - $8,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,001 - $10,781

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 Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Des Moines, 58% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Iowa are typically members of the Iowa Motor Truck 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 Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,377 and $4,770. 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 Des Moines. If you go over that window, storage in Boise adds around $85/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,377 - $2,595
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,388 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $80 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Des Moines, IA, 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 $743 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 Des Moines?

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 Des Moines, IA

Plan on $884 - $2,381 for a rental moving truck on the 1,361-mile route from Boise, Idaho, to Des Moines, Iowa. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $460 - $526
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $884 - $1,624
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $2,090
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,250 - $2,381

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $159 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $69 and $345 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $460 - $526 in fuel for the 1,361-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $743 in Boise, Idaho, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boise to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines, IA

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 Des Moines, Iowa. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,464 and $2,869.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,930 - $3,664

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 $743.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $80 - $159 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 Des Moines?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Frasier Transport, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Frasier Transport, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Boise, ID vs Des Moines, IA

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