($1,477+) Arlington, VA to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Boise, ID

Full-service movers for the 2,378-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $2,448 and $12,046. 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 $438 - $2,920, 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 Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,448 - $5,753
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,648 - $7,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,787 - $12,046

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 Arlington to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington 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 Arlington to Boise?

Look for Idaho Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Idaho beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,803 and $6,576. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,803 - $3,697
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,265 - $4,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,311 - $6,576

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $110 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $219 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 $1,022 in Arlington, VA. 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 Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Boise, ID

Truck rentals from Arlington, Virginia, to Boise, Idaho, range from $1,477 - $4,171 for the 2,378-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,105 - $1,263
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,477 - $2,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,494 - $3,175
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,944 - $4,171

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,105 - $1,263 for the 2,378-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,022.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,378-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $219 per night, adding $438 - $657 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $73 and $438.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Boise, ID

If you're moving a larger household from Arlington, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Boise, Idaho.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,869 and $4,036.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,707 - $3,075
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,869 - $4,036
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,701 - $5,262

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Arlington, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,022.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $110 - $219 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 Arlington 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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA 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 Arlington 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.