($807+) Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL

Hiring full-service movers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $2,348 and $9,411. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,278-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $295 - $1,964, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Manchester and Montgomery. For a rough baseline, movers based in Manchester tend to start around $682 plus $210/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,348 - $5,887
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,272 - $7,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,248 - $9,411

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 Manchester to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 73% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Montgomery, 45% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Manchester to Montgomery?

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 Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,244 and $4,463. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Manchester runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Manchester to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $2,506
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,571 - $3,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,463

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $74 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $147 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 $687 in Manchester, NH, 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Montgomery?

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 Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 1,278-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $807 and $2,300, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $399 - $456
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Manchester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Manchester to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $807 - $1,524
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,777
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,085 - $2,300

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $687.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $399 - $456 for the 1,278-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 $59 and $319, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $147 per night for hotel stops on the 1,278-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $295 - $442.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester to Montgomery?

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 Manchester, NH to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,336 and $2,689.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,131 - $2,083
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,775 - $3,464

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $74 - $147 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, typically costs $687.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with Manchester 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 Manchester, NH, to Montgomery, AL, 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 $2,348 - $9,411 on the 1,278-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,244 - $4,463, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $807 - $2,300. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,272 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Alfa and Colonial Banc Group.