($1,397+) Rochester, NY to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Rochester, NY to Boise, ID

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,279-mile move from Rochester, New York, to Boise, Idaho, with costs ranging from $2,409 - $11,297. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $303 - $2,020. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Rochester and Boise. Local movers in Rochester typically start around $294 as a base rate plus $216/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,409 - $5,387
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,284 - $7,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,414 - $11,297

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 Rochester to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Rochester, NY to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Rochester movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boise, 91% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Idaho Trucking Association, the group most Idaho 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 Rochester, NY to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Rochester, New York, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,795 and $6,587. 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 Rochester runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Rochester to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,795 - $3,566
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,668
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,098 - $6,587

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Boise, ID, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $707 in Rochester, NY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Rochester to Boise?

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 Rochester, NY to Boise, ID

Renting a moving truck for the 2,279-mile move from Rochester, New York, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $1,315 and $3,861, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $732 - $837
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Rochester daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Rochester to Boise based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,315 - $2,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,055
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,815 - $3,861

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $76 and $354.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $732 and $837 for the 2,279-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $707 for 2 movers in Rochester, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Rochester, NY to Boise, ID

For larger DIY moves from Rochester, New York, 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 Boise, Idaho.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,841 and $3,966.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $2,962
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,841 - $3,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,530 - $5,060

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 Rochester, New York, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $707.
• 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 Rochester to Boise?

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. Stingray Transport, LLC (4.42/5 stars): Stingray Transport, LLC 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: Rochester, NY vs Boise, ID

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boise, side by side with Rochester 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.