Moving companies in New Hampshire — moving truck on a highway entering the state

Best moving companies in New Hampshire (2026)

Bottom line

For most New Hampshire households, Allied Van Lines is the strongest interstate pick, while Two Men and a Truck usually wins on local hourly jobs. Expect $100–$150/hr for two movers and a typical 2-bedroom interstate move from New Hampshire in the $2,800–$6,500 range. Off-peak prices apply outside May–September.

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Updated April 2026 Reviewed by Sarah Chen Fact-checked99 companies analyzed

What moving in New Hampshire actually looks like

New Hampshire sits in the Northeast, with about 1.4 million residents and a peak moving window of May–September. If your timeline is flexible, November–March pricing typically lands 15–25% lower with much better crew availability.

Two crew members at standard rates run roughly $125/hr in most of the state, with downtown high-rise jobs and gated communities pulling toward the upper end. A typical 2-bedroom interstate move out of New Hampshire settles around $4,650, though distance and packing services swing that meaningfully.

Local quirks worth pricing in: tight street access, frequent walk-ups, building COIs, and a September lease-turnover spike. None of these are dealbreakers, but they show up in the final bill if you don't ask about them upfront.

How we score movers in this state

Every carrier on this page is filtered against the same checks before it ranks: an active USDOT number, a current FMCSA SAFER profile, a complaint ratio under the industry median, BBB accreditation status, and at least 24 months of trading history. Companies with open lawsuits or recent rate disputes get marked down even if their licensing is current.

Allied Van Lines ranks first for full-service interstate jobs out of New Hampshire on this scoring; Two Men and a Truck edges ahead when the move is local, hourly, and under 5,000 lb. Prices and rankings are reviewed every six months — last refresh: April 2026.

Pricing

New Hampshire moving cost snapshot

Two movers, ground-floor access, standard packing. Peak season May–September adds 15–25%.

Home sizeLocal moveInterstate move
Studio$300–$750$1,540–$3,900
1 Bedroom$400–$900$2,100–$5,070
2 Bedroom$600–$1,350$2,800–$6,500
3 Bedroom$800–$1,800$4,060–$10,075
4+ Bedroom$1,100–$2,400$5,460–$13,975

What drives New Hampshire moving prices up or down

  • Distance — local moves under 50 miles are billed hourly; cross-state jobs are billed by weight + mileage.
  • Home size — going from a 1-bedroom to a 3-bedroom roughly doubles crew time and truck space.
  • Stairs and access — every flight above the first commonly adds $25–$100; long carries from truck to door add similarly.
  • Packing — full-pack service usually adds 30–45% to a base move; partial packing (kitchen + fragiles only) adds 10–20%.
  • Season — book a Saturday move in late June and expect to pay 20–30% more than the same job mid-week in February.
  • Specialty items — pianos, gun safes, large aquariums, and oversized art each carry their own line item.

Full-service, labor-only, container, or rental truck

For a 1-bedroom apartment moving across town, a labor-only crew (you rent the truck, they load and drive) is usually the cheapest path that still beats begging friends. Expect $300–$700 for two movers and three to four hours of work in most New Hampshire metros.

Full-service makes more sense for 3+ bedroom homes, anything with stairs at both ends, or interstate moves where you're not driving the truck yourself. Yes it costs more — usually 2–3x labor-only — but the price covers blankets, dollies, fuel, and the truck.

Portable containers (PODS, U-Pack, 1-800-PACK-RAT) sit in the middle. You load on your schedule, the company drives. For New Hampshire interstate moves between 600 and 1,800 miles, container pricing often comes in 30–45% under a traditional van line. The catch is delivery windows of 3–10 business days and limited recourse for damage during loading (you packed it).

Top picks

Highest-rated movers serving New Hampshire

#1
Allied Van Lines logo

Allied Van Lines

4.3/ 5

All 50 states

Allied operates one of the largest North American moving networks through agent-affiliates. The brand earns high marks for full-value protection and international relocations, less so for last-minute or budget-tier jobs.

Why we picked it: Large interstate and international moves.
USDOT 076235Founded 19282BR est. $3,200–$7,500
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageAuto transportCorporate
#2
Atlas Van Lines logo

Atlas Van Lines

4.2/ 5

All 50 states

Atlas runs a federated agent network with strong corporate relocation operations. Customer experience tracks closely to which local agent handles your shipment, which is worth checking before signing.

Why we picked it: Corporate and government relocations.
USDOT 125550Founded 19482BR est. $3,000–$7,200
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageCorporate
#3
United Van Lines logo

United Van Lines

4.3/ 5

All 50 states

United is the largest brand under UniGroup and publishes the well-known annual National Movers Study. Claims handling and tracking tools rank above the industry median based on FMCSA data.

Why we picked it: Long-distance moves with full packing.
USDOT 077949Founded 19282BR est. $3,100–$7,400
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageAuto transportCorporate
#4
North American Van Lines logo

North American Van Lines

4.1/ 5

All 50 states

North American (part of SIRVA) leans toward complex and high-value relocations, with strong piano and antique handling. For a basic studio across town, a local independent will almost always undercut their price.

Why we picked it: Cross-country moves with high-value items.
USDOT 070851Founded 19332BR est. $3,000–$7,200
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageCorporate
#5
Mayflower Transit logo

Mayflower Transit

4.2/ 5

All 50 states

Mayflower is the second large UniGroup brand alongside United, with comparable pricing and similar full-service options. The 'Snapmoves' product is worth comparing for smaller interstate jobs.

Why we picked it: Long-distance moves with predictable timelines.
USDOT 125563Founded 19272BR est. $3,100–$7,300
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageAuto transport
#6
International Van Lines logo

International Van Lines

4.0/ 5

All 50 states

IVL handles roughly 180 countries in addition to US interstate jobs. Their hybrid broker model can be useful for international shipments but introduces variability on the domestic side.

Why we picked it: Long-distance and overseas moves.
USDOT 2293832Founded 20002BR est. $2,700–$6,400
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageAuto transport
#7
JK Moving Services logo

JK Moving Services

4.5/ 5

All 50 states

JK Moving runs its own crews and trucks (no agent network) and consistently lands at the top of customer satisfaction surveys. Worth the premium for complex DC-area moves; possibly overkill for a 1-bedroom across town.

Why we picked it: DC-area moves and high-touch service.
USDOT 1065394Founded 19822BR est. $3,300–$7,800
LocalLong-distanceInternationalPackingStorageSpecialty/Piano
#8
American Van Lines logo

American Van Lines

4.1/ 5

All 50 states

American Van Lines uses W2 employees rather than day labor, which shows in handling quality. The required deposit policy is the main customer complaint pattern in BBB data.

Why we picked it: Specialty items (piano, fine art, antiques).
USDOT 614506Founded 19952BR est. $2,900–$6,800
Long-distancePackingStorageSpecialty/Piano
#9
Bekins Moving Solutions logo

Bekins Moving Solutions

4.0/ 5

All 50 states

One of the oldest moving brands in the US, Bekins runs an agent-affiliate model similar to Allied. Strong mid-tier choice when major UniGroup brands are booked solid.

Why we picked it: Established interstate operations with strong agent network.
USDOT 2256609Founded 18912BR est. $3,000–$7,000
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageCorporate
#10
Wheaton World Wide Moving logo

Wheaton World Wide Moving

4.1/ 5

All 50 states

Wheaton (part of the same parent as Bekins) tends to land in the middle on price among van-line brands. Reliable choice for standard interstate jobs in major metros.

Why we picked it: Mid-priced interstate moves.
USDOT 070851Founded 19452BR est. $2,900–$6,800
Long-distanceInternationalPackingStorageCorporate

Red flags to walk away from

  • A demand for cash deposit over $100 before move day. Reputable carriers bill on or after delivery.
  • A quote without a USDOT number on the paperwork. No USDOT means no FMCSA accountability if something goes wrong.
  • A "binding" estimate with no inventory list attached. Without inventory, the binding part is meaningless.
  • Refusal to do a video survey or in-home estimate for moves over 5,000 lb.
  • A blank Bill of Lading on move day. Sign nothing blank. Ever.
  • A name change in the last 12 months on the FMCSA record. It often signals a previous carrier under a complaint cloud.

An eight-week timeline that actually works in New Hampshire

Eight weeks out: get three written quotes. Two should be in-home or video surveys. One online quote is fine for comparison only — it will rarely be the binding number.

Six weeks out: book the carrier. Ask for binding-not-to-exceed pricing in writing. Confirm valuation coverage (released vs. full-value protection — there is a real difference if a TV gets dropped).

Four weeks out: order packing supplies if you're self-packing. Boxes go on sale at U-Haul and Home Depot in late winter and late summer.

Two weeks out: confirm parking, building COIs, and elevator reservations at both ends. New Hampshire buildings vary wildly here — some need 72 hours notice, some 30 days.

One week out: pack a personal essentials box (medications, chargers, three days of clothes, toilet paper, coffee, scissors, the lease/closing folder) and keep it with you, not on the truck.

Move day: walk the truck before driver pulls away. Sign the Bill of Lading only after the inventory list matches. First week in the new place, file any damage claim within nine months — that's the federal interstate window.

Where in New Hampshire you're moving matters

New Hampshire pricing varies by metro. Downtown cores with high-rise residential typically run 10–20% above the state median because of COI requirements, freight elevator wait time, and tighter parking. Suburban single-family moves usually land near the median. Rural pickups outside metro service areas often add a per-mile travel fee from the nearest depot.

Frequently asked questions

Local moves in New Hampshire typically run $400–$2,200 depending on home size, while interstate moves out of New Hampshire average $2,800–$7,500 for a two-bedroom household. Distance, packing services, and the time of year all shift those numbers.
How we ranked these movers: Scoring blends FMCSA complaint ratios, BBB accreditation, years in business, and aggregated customer ratings from public review sites. Read full methodology →