($746+) Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH Movers
Moving from Nashville, TN, to Manchester, NH, runs anywhere from $746 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $8,996 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,143 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 2 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,244, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $8,996 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,194 - $4,147, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $746 - $2,056.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Nashville, TN, to Manchester, NH. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,791 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
There are 3 main ways to move from Nashville to Manchester: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $2,791 - $6,535. Moving containers run about 45% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 71% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 2 to 8 days for this 1,143-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,143-mile route from Nashville to Manchester, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,244 - $4,947 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,194 - $2,254), rental truck ($746 - $1,337), or freight trailer ($1,074 - $2,049). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,791 - $6,535 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $8,996.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
Full-service movers for the 1,143-mile relocation from Nashville, Tennessee, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $2,244 and $8,996. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $322 - $2,148, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Nashville typically charge a base rate around $275 plus $120 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Nashville to Manchester:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $4,947
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,791 - $6,535
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,772 - $8,996
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 Nashville to Manchester.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Nashville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Manchester, 73% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing71% of local movers | $537 - $5,370 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready56% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $215 - $1,289/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $322 - $2,578 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage10% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $1,074 - $3,222 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,685 - $10,740 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $804 - $1,528 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items23% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $1,074 - $2,685 |
| Piano | Any piano type38% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: Coleman Worldwide Moving | $859 - $3,759 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $322 - $1,611 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect11% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | $698 - $2,148 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $322 - $16,110+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $322 - $3,759+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Nashville to Manchester?
Movers licensed to operate in New Hampshire are typically members of the New Hampshire Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Nashville, TN. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Manchester, New Hampshire, cost between $1,194 and $4,147. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Nashville costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Nashville to Manchester:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,254
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,537 - $3,075
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,227 - $4,147
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $161 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Manchester, NH, 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 $752 in Nashville, TN. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Tennessee to New Hampshire move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,194. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,537 - $3,075.
What are the best moving containers Nashville to Manchester?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Nashville to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Nashville:
- College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.7/5), 15 years in business
- Good Guys Moving & Delivery (4.7/5), 13 years in business
- All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.5/5), 27 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,143 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Manchester, New Hampshire, running $746 - $2,056. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $391 - $446
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
- Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Nashville to Manchester based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $746 - $1,337
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $821 - $1,557
- 4+ bedrooms: $983 - $2,056
Pro tip: A rental truck from Nashville to Manchester looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $746 - $2,056. But once you factor in fuel ($391 - $446), overnight lodging ($161/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $349 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $391 - $446 in fuel for the 1,143-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $752 in Nashville, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville to Manchester?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH
For larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, 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 Manchester, New Hampshire.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,192 and $2,511.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Nashville to Manchester:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $2,049
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,192 - $2,511
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,714 - $3,185
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 Nashville, Tennessee, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $752.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $81 and $161 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Nashville to Manchester?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Nashville to Manchester. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Nashville, TN vs Manchester, NH
Day-to-day costs in Manchester are close to what you're used to in Nashville: cost of living index of 111 versus 105, with average rent of $2,004/mo compared to $1,971/mo. With an index gap that small, budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 96/100 and 50.9/100 in Nashville versus 51/100 and 43.91/100 in Manchester.
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Our take
A move from Nashville, TN, to Manchester, NH, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,244 - $8,996 on the 1,143-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,194 - $4,147, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $746 - $2,056. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,791 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Southern New Hampshire University and Freudenberg North America Limited Partnership.
FAQs: Moving from Nashville, TN, to Manchester, NH
How walkable is Manchester?
Manchester has a walkability score of 51 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 42, compared to 96 and 72 in Nashville. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
Is Manchester a safe place to live?
Manchester has a safety index of 43.91 out of 100 and a crime index of 56.09, compared to 50.9 and 49.1 in Nashville. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What is the best time of year to move from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How long does a move from Nashville, TN to Manchester, NH take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 2 to 8 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What percentage of Nashville movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 38% of movers in Nashville handle piano moves, and 23% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.