($1,436+) Boise, ID to Columbia, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boise, ID to Columbia, SC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,364-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Columbia, South Carolina, with costs ranging from $2,997 - $14,878. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $319 - $2,124. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boise and Columbia. 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 Columbia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,997 - $7,031
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,224 - $9,154
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,773 - $14,878

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 Columbia.

Specialty moving services from Boise, ID to Columbia, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Boise movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbia, 86% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the South Carolina Trucking Association, the group most South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

Moving containers from Boise, Idaho, to Columbia, South Carolina, cost between $1,756 and $6,663. 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 Columbia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,568
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,251 - $4,765
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,127 - $6,663

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $159 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $743 in Boise, ID, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Columbia, SC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boise to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

A rental truck for this 2,364-mile move from Boise, Idaho, to Columbia, South Carolina, costs between $1,380 and $3,975. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $799 - $913
• 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 Columbia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $3,049
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,982 - $3,975

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 $743.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $799 - $913 for the 2,364-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 $64 and $345, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $159 per night for hotel stops on the 2,364-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $319 - $478.

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

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 Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, South Carolina.

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 $1,990 and $3,851.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $3,148
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,851
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,710 - $5,384

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 $80 - $159 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Boise, Idaho, for about five hours typically runs $743.

What are the best freight companies from Boise to Columbia?

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 Columbia, SC

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