($1,251+) Chattanooga, TN to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $2,571 and $11,778. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,057-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $305 - $2,032, 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 Chattanooga and Boise. For a rough baseline, movers based in Chattanooga tend to start around $280 plus $99/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 Chattanooga to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,571 - $5,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,880 - $7,678
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,927 - $11,778

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 Chattanooga to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,694 and $6,217. 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 Boise. If you go over that window, storage in Chattanooga adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,694 - $3,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,257 - $4,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,943 - $6,217

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 Chattanooga, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $711, 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 $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chattanooga, TN, and Boise, ID, 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Boise, ID

Renting a moving truck for the 2,057-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $1,238 and $3,554, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $665 - $760
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,354 - $2,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,658 - $3,554

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Chattanooga, Tennessee, usually costs about $711 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,057-mile drive falls between $665 and $760, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $305 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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 $1,665 and $3,575.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,525 - $2,898
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,665 - $3,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,450 - $4,876

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Chattanooga, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $711.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $76 - $152 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga to Boise?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Covenant Logistics (4.8/5 stars): Covenant Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN 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 Chattanooga 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.