($880+) Manchester, NH to Des Moines, IA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Des Moines, IA

For the 1,334-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Des Moines, Iowa, full-service movers cost between $2,473 and $11,088. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $304 - $2,028 (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 Manchester generally start around $682 plus $210 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,473 - $5,606
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,316 - $7,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,513 - $11,088

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 Des Moines.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Des Moines, IA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester 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 Manchester to Des Moines?

All three below meet the standards set by the Iowa Motor Truck Association, the group most Iowa 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 Des Moines, IA

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Des Moines, Iowa, cost between $1,420 and $4,676. 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 Manchester adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,420 - $2,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,511 - $4,676

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $76 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $152 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 $710 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 Des Moines, IA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Manchester 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 Manchester, NH to Des Moines, IA

Truck rentals from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Des Moines, Iowa, range from $837 - $2,296 for the 1,334-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $430 - $492
• Daily insurance: $30/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 Des Moines based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $951 - $1,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,296

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $152 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 $66 and $330 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $430 - $492 in fuel for the 1,334-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $710 in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Manchester 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 Manchester, NH to Des Moines, IA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Des Moines, Iowa. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $913 and $2,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,836 - $3,817

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $710.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $76 and $152 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Des Moines?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH 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 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.