($52+) Manchester, NH to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 52-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $542 - $3,907. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $381 - $2,540. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Manchester and Boston. Local movers in Manchester typically start around $682 as a base rate plus $210/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $542 - $2,790
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,053 - $3,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,499 - $3,907

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 Boston.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Massachusetts Movers Association, the group most Massachusetts 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.

How much do local movers cost in Manchester, NH?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Manchester to Boston with a local mover averages $1,001 - $3,156. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Manchester, NH can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Manchester, NH to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $402 and $1,532. 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 Boston. 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 Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $402 - $811
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $619 - $1,170
• 4+ bedrooms: $788 - $1,532

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Manchester, NH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $889, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $95 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $191 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Manchester, NH, and Boston, MA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Boston?

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 Boston, MA

Renting a moving truck for the 52-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $48 and $105, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $21 - $24
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $48 - $83
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $63 - $113
• 4+ bedrooms: $71 - $105

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $21 - $24 for the 52-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for about 5 hours typically costs around $889.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 52-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $191 per night, adding $381 - $572 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $381.

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

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 Boston, MA

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 Manchester, New Hampshire, to Boston, Massachusetts. 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 $0 and $0.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $0 - $0
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $0 - $0
• 4+ bedrooms: $0 - $0

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $95 and $191.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Manchester, New Hampshire, for roughly five hours typically average $889.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Boston?

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. Brian Forst Transport (4.7/5 stars): Brian Forst Transport 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: Manchester, NH vs Boston, MA

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