($447+) Olympia, WA to Boise, ID Movers

Full-service moving costs from Olympia, WA to Boise, ID

Hiring full-service movers from Olympia, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, costs between $1,501 and $9,499. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 536-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $344 - $2,296, 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 Olympia and Boise. For a rough baseline, movers based in Olympia tend to start around $296 plus $133/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 Olympia to Boise:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,501 - $4,465
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,348 - $6,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,422 - $9,499

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 Olympia to Boise.

Specialty moving services from Olympia, WA to Boise, ID

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Olympia 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 Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Boise, ID

Moving containers from Olympia, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, cost between $1,025 and $3,177. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Olympia typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,894
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,262 - $2,542
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,801 - $3,177

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $86 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $172 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $804 in Olympia, WA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Boise, ID, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Boise, ID

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 536 miles from Olympia, Washington, to Boise, Idaho, running $425 - $1,152. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $196 - $224
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Olympia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $425 - $814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $468 - $945
• 4+ bedrooms: $589 - $1,152

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 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 Olympia, Washington, usually costs about $804 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 536-mile drive falls between $196 and $224, 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 $57 and $344 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Olympia 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 Olympia, WA to Boise, ID

For larger DIY moves from Olympia, Washington, 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 $979 and $1,914.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $979 - $1,914
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,490

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $86 - $172 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Olympia, Washington, for about five hours typically runs $804.

What are the best freight companies from Olympia 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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: Olympia, WA vs Boise, ID

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Olympia and Boise to plan around. Cost of living index: 112 vs. 119. Average rent: $1,895/mo vs. $1,495/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 88. Safety index: 62.25 vs. 65.01.