($1,150+) Dayton, OH to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $2,598 and $11,177. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,936-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $287 - $1,912, 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 Dayton and Boise. For a rough baseline, movers based in Dayton tend to start around $330 plus $140/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 Dayton to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,598 - $5,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,416 - $7,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,354 - $11,177

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 Dayton to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton 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 Dayton to Boise?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,702 and $5,565. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,702 - $2,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,075 - $4,174
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,783 - $5,565

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 $669 in Dayton, OH. 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 $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 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 Boise, ID, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

Truck rentals from Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho, range from $1,221 - $3,427 for the 1,936-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $589 - $673
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,773
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,554 - $3,427

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 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 $62 and $311 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $589 - $673 in fuel for the 1,936-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $669 in Dayton, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boise, ID

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 Dayton, Ohio, to Boise, Idaho. 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 $1,626 and $3,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,399 - $2,682
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,411 - $4,827

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 $72 and $143.
• 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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $669.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton 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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.