Prices — Boise, ID

Shipping container prices in Boise, ID

Quick answer: a used 20ft container delivered in the Boise area typically runs $1,400–$3,200, a used 40ft $2,000–$4,200, and a new one-trip 20ft $3,000–$5,500. Where Boise lands inside those ranges — and why — is below.

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20ft Standard

Used · Wind & Watertight$1,400–$3,200
Used · Cargo Worthy$2,000–$4,000
New · One-Trip$3,000–$5,500
Double the space

40ft Standard

Used · Wind & Watertight$2,000–$4,200
Used · Cargo Worthy$2,800–$4,800
New · One-Trip$4,500–$7,500
Extra headroom

40ft High Cube

Used · Wind & Watertight$2,200–$5,500
Used · Cargo Worthy$3,000–$5,500
New · One-Trip$5,000–$8,000

Typical delivered ranges, October 2026 research. Port cities run below these ranges; inland markets run above. High cube adds roughly $300–$600.

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Where Boise lands, and why

Boise is a deep-inland Treasure Valley market with no seaport and no local intermodal container depot — supply is trucked in from Salt Lake City (about 340 miles), Portland and Seattle-area depots, with smaller local yards holding stock in Boise, Weiser and Ontario, Oregon. That distance makes Boise one of the pricier markets in the country once delivery is added: one Idaho seller noted delivery from Salt Lake City to the Treasure Valley runs about $1,700 to $2,200 on top of the container, with container-only prices around $2,050 for a used 20ft Cargo Worthy and about $2,900 for a 20ft one-trip, while Conexwest listed Boise used 20ft prices at $1,500 to $3,500 before delivery. Local Treasure Valley stock, when available, is usually the way to beat the long haul — always compare DELIVERED quotes.

Delivery in Boise

Most Boise deliveries are tilt-bed drops that need a long, straight, level run — about 80 to 100 ft for a 20ft and about 120 ft for a 40ft, plus 12 to 14 ft of width and 14 to 16 ft of overhead clearance. Set the box on level, firm ground — concrete, asphalt, compacted gravel or blocking under the corners. Treasure Valley specifics matter: high-desert summer heat builds inside a sealed steel box, so ventilation or a light color helps; winter snow and freeze-thaw punish bad door seals; and foothill, farm and rural sites can add long gravel drives, gates and soft ground that a loaded tilt-bed cannot cross when wet — discuss access before ordering. Check City of Boise, Ada or Canyon County and HOA rules before a permanent placement, and confirm the exact spot and door direction before delivery day.

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