($611+) Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 879-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, with costs ranging from $2,122 - $8,826. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $296 - $1,972. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Manchester and Dayton. 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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,122 - $5,364
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,705 - $6,597
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,402 - $8,826

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 Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Manchester, NH to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 72% of Manchester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dayton, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio 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 Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,064 and $3,761. 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 Dayton:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $1,928
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,817
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,802 - $3,761

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $690 in Manchester, NH. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $74 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $148 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Dayton, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Manchester to Dayton?

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 Dayton, OH

Renting a moving truck for the 879-mile move from Manchester, New Hampshire, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $611 and $1,666, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $276 - $315
• 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 Dayton based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $611 - $1,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $653 - $1,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $795 - $1,666

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 $690.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $276 - $315 for the 879-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 $320, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $148 per night for hotel stops on the 879-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $296 - $444.

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

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 Dayton, OH

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 Dayton, Ohio. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,139 and $2,276.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $988 - $1,897
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,139 - $2,276
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,487 - $2,922

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 $690.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $74 and $148 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Manchester to Dayton?

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.

Cost of living: Manchester, NH vs Dayton, OH

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

For a move from Manchester, NH, to Dayton, OH, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,122 for a studio to $8,826 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 879-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,064 - $3,761. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $611 - $1,666, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,705 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Morgan Linen & Uniform Services and Premier Physicians.